Precious Cargo

After a messy heist leaves things bloodied and trust broken, crime boss Eddie starts hunting Karen, the thief who double-crossed him. To save herself, Karen turns to her former lover Jack, a top-tier thief, and persuades him to steal a shipment of rare gems to regain favor. The planned job spirals as alliances shift and hidden motives surface, with each player testing loyalties and limits. As tension ramps up, Jack, Karen, and Eddie move toward a violent, high-stakes confrontation that decides who survives and who pays for past betrayals.

Directed by Max Adams from an original screenplay by Paul V. Seetachitt, Precious Cargo arrived in 2016 as a compact action-crime thriller. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Claire Forlani, Jenna B. Kelly, and Nick Loeb in supporting roles. It was marketed as a lean, action-driven feature that relied on heist setpieces and recognizable star power.

The film did not register as a major theatrical success, attracting limited box office attention on release. Modest publicity and a limited release strategy curtailed its theatrical run in many markets. It later reached a wider audience through home release and digital rental, where viewers could watch it outside the cinema schedule.

Critical reception was mixed to negative, mirrored by a modest user rating of 5.088 out of 10 based on 297 votes. Critics and viewers noted the film's emphasis on heist mechanics, shifting loyalties, and violent confrontations, while pointing out uneven plotting and limited character development. Some viewers appreciated the brisk pacing and action beats, and others felt the script relied too heavily on familiar tropes.

Precious Cargo didn't produce lasting catchphrases or iconic scenes, but it is sometimes mentioned when discussing Bruce Willis' later-career action outings, and it holds a small place among viewers who favor star-led, straightforward crime thrillers. Over time it has become a pick for audiences seeking a short, familiar dose of heist-oriented action.