The Last Days of American Crime

As Graham Bricke (Edgar Ramirez) unleashes a torrent of violence upon a helpless victim, the words "the Dumois family will never stop hunting me" echo through the desolate landscape like a haunting mantra. The man's desperate plea is met with cold calculation as he reveals that Johnny D had betrayed him, sealing his own fate in the process. With a malevolent flourish, Bricke departs the scene of carnage, leaving behind a fiery inferno and the unmistakable scent of gasoline-drenched despair.

In this dystopian world where crime knows no bounds, the United States government's "American Peace Initiative" (API) is touted as a revolutionary solution to the problem of lawlessness. This neural blocker promises to rewire the human brain, rendering individuals incapable of committing heinous acts they know to be wrong. The notion is met with widespread skepticism and desperation as people attempt to flee to Canada, only to be brutally cut down in their tracks.

As the past converges with the present, Bricke's troubled narrative begins to unfold like a twisted ball of twine. A year prior, he and his crew were the most feared and respected bank robbers on the planet, their exploits earning them a dubious reputation as the "best" thieves around. As long as they shared the spoils with the Dumois crime family, they were free to operate with impunity.

But all that changed when Bricke's brother Rory (Daniel Fox) prepared to begin his prison sentence, leaving Graham with a solemn warning to survive at any cost. Six months later, the government activated its API device, abruptly halting one of Bricke's high-stakes heists in mid-robbery. As chaos ensued and one member of his crew met a grisly demise, Bricke and his remaining cohorts fled with their lives and what little loot they could salvage.

In the aftermath of this debacle, Lonnie, the Dumois family's ruthless henchman, came calling for his share of the spoils, only to be met with Bricke's deceitful assurances that all was gone. Little did he know that Bricke had stashed away a vital sum, hoping to use it as a ticket out of the country. The weight of his brother's fate settled upon him like a crushing burden when he received word that Rory had taken his own life in prison.

As the once-proud crew crumbled beneath the relentless pressure of their circumstances, Bricke embarked on a solo mission to exact revenge upon Johnny D, the traitorous turncoat who had sold them out. With calculated brutality, he tracked down his former ally and delivered a merciless reckoning that would haunt him for the rest of his days. In this bleak, unforgiving world, Graham Bricke's struggle against the forces of fate had only just begun.

In a chance encounter at a dimly lit bar, Bricke's world collides with Shelby Dupree (Anna Brewster), leading to a passionate tryst in the bathroom. However, their intimate moment is cut short by the arrival of Kevin Cash (Michael Pitt), who has been searching for Bricke. The common thread between them is their shared past with Rory, whose brutal murder at the hands of prison authorities and API signal still haunts Kevin. As they converse, Kevin reveals his plan to exact revenge on the government, which plans to buy back stolen money from criminals before the API activation renders it useless. Shelby's unexpected appearance reveals her true identity as Kevin's fiancée, and together they propose a high-stakes heist: disrupting one API tower just long enough to complete their crime and escape to Canada before the signal takes hold. Initially skeptical, Bricke eventually agrees to join forces with them, though his trust remains in short supply.

Meanwhile, Officer William Sawyer (Sharlto Copley) finds himself held at gunpoint by two desperate individuals searching for drugs in a police precinct. Through sheer determination and cunning, he manages to wrestle the firearm away from one of his assailants and takes him down, earning himself an early dismissal from duty.

As Bricke becomes increasingly entwined with Kevin and Shelby's scheme, he requires certain tools to complete their mission – namely, cone warheads capable of taking down tanks. The only viable option is to pilfer these resources from the Dumois family, a move that prompts Bricke to confront Kevin about his true identity as Dumois's son. Kevin explains that he seeks to distance himself from his family's notorious legacy and leave behind a lasting criminal achievement – the last crime committed in American history.

At a high-energy club, Bricke discovers Shelby's impressive hacking skills, while Kevin confides in him about the API signal's seemingly insurmountable power. As the stakes continue to rise, Sawyer returns to the police station, his request to return to active duty met with a surprising concession from his supervisor. Amidst the chaos, those officers choosing to remain behind will receive an implant that shields them from the API's influence, allowing them to maintain order and quell any dissent among the populace. Sawyer takes advantage of this opportunity, applying for and eventually receiving one of these implants.

With tensions simmering just below the surface, Bricke finds himself trapped in a web of deception and intrigue, his alliance with Kevin and Shelby poised to ignite a maelstrom of chaos as they set their sights on the ultimate prize: one billion dollars.

As the sun rises over the horizon, Shelby and Bricke's tumultuous relationship reaches new heights, culminating in a night of passion that leaves them both breathless. The next morning, Bricke meets with his trusted ally and driver, Ross (Tamer Burjaq), to enlist his assistance for a lucrative heist, one that promises to reap a staggering billion-dollar reward. With the plan in motion, Bricke pays a visit to Jack Morgan, a government official, to finalize the arrangements for swapping out real currency with counterfeit bills. Meanwhile, Shelby takes it upon herself to create the fake money, her skills honed from years of experience. However, unbeknownst to Bricke, Shelby's motives are far more complex, as she has secretly been working as an informant for the FBI, a role that allows her to provide crucial information on their behalf in exchange for the safety and well-being of her younger sister, who is currently being held in custody.

As fate would have it, Shelby's sister is soon granted safe passage to Canada, courtesy of the FBI agents who have been monitoring her activities. But at what cost? The agents make it clear that if Shelby fails to cooperate with their investigation, they will not hesitate to harm her sister. Little do Bricke and his cohorts know, however, that Shelby has been followed by an unseen presence - Bricke himself.

With the wheels in motion for the heist, Kevin drives Bricke to the opulent Dumois compound, where they are ushered into a lavish party hosted by the enigmatic Rossi Dumois. As they mingle with the guests, Kevin and his sister expertly guide Bricke through the crowd, finally leading him to the waiting arms of their patriarch, Rossi. But the reunion is short-lived, as a deep-seated grudge between Rossi and Kevin comes to a head when Rossi reveals that he had attempted to have Kevin killed after the young man's ill-fated tryst with his second wife - a woman whom Rossi would later brutally murder.

The tension reaches a boiling point as Rossi pulls out a gun and fires at Kevin, but the resourceful young man manages to deflect the bullet by hurling a nearby object into Rossi's skull. Wounded and enraged, Kevin leads Bricke on a desperate bid for escape, fighting their way through a hail of bullets and dodging the wrath of Rossi's goons.

As they make their daring escape with the warheads in tow, Kevin and Bricke are confronted by a shocking revelation: Kevin's sister has turned against him, taking aim at her own flesh and blood. With no choice but to defend himself, Kevin takes down his treacherous sibling once and for all. Meanwhile, Lonnie discovers Rossi's lifeless body and is consumed by fury.

As the stakes continue to escalate, Bricke confronts Shelby about her clandestine dealings with the FBI, his anger simmering just below the surface. But before he can exact his revenge, Lonnie intervenes, knocking Bricke unconscious and proceeding to brutalize him with a savage beating. As Shelby looks on in horror, it becomes clear that she is the only one who can put an end to the senseless violence - and she does so by revealing her true identity: Kevin's fiancée, and the key to unlocking their freedom.

Just as all hope seems lost for Bricke, Lonnie arrives with a shocking surprise: the disfigured survivor of the initial explosion, whose presence serves only to further torture his tormentor. As the flames engulf the camper, Shelby watches in helpless despair as Ross (Tamer Burjaq) bursts onto the scene, rescuing Bricke mere moments before the entire vehicle goes up in a fiery inferno.

As Ross navigates the treacherous terrain in hot pursuit of Lonnie, who has Shelby held captive in his clutches, a high-stakes game of cat and mouse unfolds. The chase culminates with Bricke's vehicle taking a nasty tumble, forcing him to abandon ship and commandeer another ride. Meanwhile, Lonnie's depravity knows no bounds as he binds and brutalizes Shelby, injecting her with heroin before preparing to commit a heinous act of sexual violence. Just in the nick of time, Bricke intervenes from behind, silencing Lonnie with a deadly chokehold, and then tenderly lifts Shelby to safety. As the dust settles, Bricke seeks answers about the FBI's involvement, only to learn that they're closing in on Kevin, and that Shelby's sister is caught in the crossfire. The tension is palpable as they share a fleeting moment of intimacy before turning their attention to the task at hand.

As the stakes continue to escalate, Shelby and Ross hijack a military-grade truck, with Ross taking the wheel and executing a daring incursion into the heart of the compound. Meanwhile, Shelby pays a visit to Carl, a charming acquaintance with whom she's previously flirted, hoping to enlist his aid in launching the API signal. Her cunning plan foils Carl's expectations as she overpowers him, securing her desired outcome. Back at the government exchange, Bricke delivers the requisite funds, only to have Morgan unwittingly expose their counterfeit currency by setting ablaze a bill. The ensuing chaos sparks a tense shootout, forcing Bricke and Kevin to regroup and refocus on their mission.

Shelby seizes the initiative, infiltrating the computer system mere moments before the API signal is set to launch. Her quick thinking thwarts Kevin and Bricke's plans to breach the vault, instead allowing them to complete their work as Shelby expertly disrupts the signal. With Ross rejoining the fray, the trio loads up their truck and makes a daring escape under the cover of darkness.

As Sawyer bursts onto the scene, he's met with a desperate Shelby, caught in a precarious situation. With the government scrambling to regain control, Ross and Bricke are temporarily halted, but not before Kevin exacts his revenge, ruthlessly dispatching Ross as horrified Bricke watches on. In a chilling revelation, Kevin shares his dark past, detailing how prison authorities exploited his API programming by pitting him against Rory in a brutal cycle of violence. Ultimately, Kevin broke free from the AI's grasp and took matters into his own hands, eliminating Rory to secure his release.

Emboldened by his newfound sense of invincibility, Kevin turns on Bricke, delivering a merciless beating that leaves the latter reeling. As the FBI agents arrive, they find Kevin unyielding in his actions, only to be met with a hail of bullets as they attempt to bring him down. The agents reveal their true intentions to Bricke, informing him that Shelby is next on their list, and leave him to bleed out while they depart.

In a desperate bid for self-preservation, Bricke reaches for the deadly pill he purchased earlier, only to discover that it reverses the API's effects instead of ending his life. Empowered by this realization, he turns the tables on the agents, eliminating them with ease before making off with the money and fleeing the scene.

Meanwhile, Shelby finds herself in a vicious struggle with Sawyer as she attempts to escape, but as the API begins to exert its influence once more, she refuses to back down. As frustration builds, Sawyer's grip tightens, only for Shelby to seize an opportunity and send him crashing onto a shard of glass that pierces his neck.

With the facility's server destroyed, Shelby makes her getaway, joining forces with Bricke as they commandeer a truck and make a break for the Canadian border. The ensuing chaos sees them plow through barricades and fend off pursuing troops, their love blossoming in the face of adversity.

As the sun rises on a new day, Shelby tends to the dying Bricke, who confesses his love before succumbing to his injuries. With the police closing in, she escapes with a bag full of money, leaving behind the chaos and devastation of her past.

In the aftermath, Shelby finds solace with her sister, scattering Rory's ashes into a serene lake as they drive off into the Canadian wilderness, free at last from the shackles of their troubled past.