When Trust Is Just Another Con

Two men. Two badges. Too many secrets. 2 Guns (2013) blends action, deception, and chemistry so sharp it’s almost criminal. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, this buddy-cop thriller turns the genre inside out by asking: what if your partner was lying just as much as you?

The Plot

DEA agent Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington) and Naval Intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) are both undercover — though neither knows it. Posing as criminals, they team up to rob a bank as part of their respective investigations.

But the heist doesn’t just expose millions in cartel cash — it unravels a dangerous game involving corrupt officials, double-crosses, and a conspiracy bigger than either of them imagined. With their covers blown and enemies closing in, the only people they can maybe trust… are each other.

Why It’s More Than Just Another Action Flick

Double undercover twist – Instead of the classic “cop and crook” dynamic, both leads are lawmen hiding behind lies.
Sharp chemistry – Washington and Wahlberg’s banter is quick, biting, and often hilarious, giving the film its heartbeat.
Explosive mix of tones – Action, comedy, and paranoia collide, keeping the pace unpredictable.
Based on a graphic novel – The movie adapts Steven Grant’s Boom! Studios comic, grounding its stylish edge in pulp roots.

Interesting Facts

Washington originally hesitated to join until Wahlberg signed on — their off-screen respect helped fuel their on-screen rivalry.
Filmed across New Mexico and Louisiana, the movie’s dusty landscapes add to its gritty, neo-western vibe.
Bill Paxton’s ruthless turn as Earl, the CIA enforcer, became one of his most memorable late-career roles.
The film opened at #1 at the U.S. box office, proving audiences still love a smart buddy-action formula.

Hold on;

2 Guns isn’t just about bullets flying — it’s about who’s holding the trigger, who’s pulling the strings, and who you’re willing to stand beside when everything blows up.

Because sometimes, loyalty is the most dangerous weapon of all.