Lethal Force
Lethal Force

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Lethal Force

2002
Movie
70 min
English

After his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped, a gangster is forced to betray his best friend who is also a deadly killer, in this raucous, off-the-wall satire that is to action films what Scream (1996) is to horror movies.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: George MillerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced detective, haunted by his past failures, is drawn back into the criminal underworld he tried to escape. He must confront a ruthless crime syndicate and a deadly assassin known only as 'The Serpent' to protect an innocent witness and clear his name. The stakes are raised as he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's power structure.

Critical Reception

Lethal Force (2002) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the straightforward action while others found it lacked originality and depth. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the action genre of the early 2000s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired action choreography.

  • Performances are largely unengaging, failing to elevate the material.

  • It struggles to find its footing, offering little beyond generic action tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Lethal Force are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with common complaints about the film's clichéd plot and lack of memorable moments. Some viewers found it to be a passable, albeit unremarkable, action flick for a casual watch.

Fun Fact

Although directed by George Miller, this is not the same acclaimed director known for the Mad Max franchise, but rather a different filmmaker with the same name.

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