Restart

A washed-up action star finds himself back in the spotlight when he's forced to reprise his most famous role in a deadly video game. He must fight his way through a dangerous virtual world, confronting his past mistakes and the ghosts of his career. With the help of a young gamer, he embarks on a high-stakes mission to survive and escape the game before it's too late.

Restart received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique premise and action sequences, others found its plot predictable and its humor uneven. The performances, particularly from the lead, were generally noted, but the film struggled to find a broad audience.

• Praised for its inventive concept blending action and gaming elements.

• Noted for entertaining fight choreography and a meta-commentary on action film tropes.

• Criticized for a formulaic storyline and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally split. Some viewers enjoyed the action and the meta-humor, appreciating the nod to classic action films. However, many found the plot to be derivative of other action-comedy films and felt the film didn't fully capitalize on its premise.

The film's director, J.J. Perry, is a veteran stunt coordinator and has worked on numerous action films, including the Fast & Furious franchise and John Wick.