7 Seconds is a 2005 action-thriller film directed by Simon Fellows. The film stars Wesley Snipes, Tamzin Outhwaite, Deobia Oparei, Georgina Rylance, and Pete Lee-Wilson. The story follows professional thief Jack Tuliver (Wesley Snipes), who along with his skilled team, steals a valuable Van Gogh painting from a Romanian museum. However, things go wrong when they try to smuggle the painting out of the country, and one of their trucks gets stopped at the border.
While the team waits for the situation to be resolved, Jack hides the painting in a storage facility and goes to a hotel to rest. Unfortunately, the gangsters who employed them to steal the painting find out about the heist and kidnap Jack's partner, Kelly Anders (Tamzin Outhwaite), demanding that he return the painting or lose her forever.
With time running out, Jack enlists the help of his friend and ex-partner, Sergeant Kelly Mooney (Deobia Oparei), who is now a police officer, to rescue Kelly and retrieve the painting. But as they plan their daring rescue, they soon discover that there may be more at stake than just the painting, and a powerful criminal network is determined to stop them at all costs.
The film is a fast-paced thriller with well-executed action sequences and a suspenseful plot that keeps the audience engaged. It explores the world of heists and criminal organizations, showcasing the risks that come with these illegal operations. The performances of the lead actors Wesley Snipes and Tamzin Outhwaite are noteworthy and complement the movie's overall tone and theme. Overall, 7 Seconds is an entertaining action movie recommended for audiences who enjoy fast-paced thrillers.