Detective Knight: Redemption
Detective Knight: Redemption

Detective Knight: Redemption

2022Movie93 minEnglish

In custody in New York, Detective James Knight finds himself in the middle of a jailbreak led by The Christmas Bomber, a brutal fanatic whose Santa Claus disciples are terrorizing the city. With the promised return of his badge in exchange for taking out the terrorists, the steely-eyed Knight doles out mercy for the just...and merciless justice for all the rest.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Edward DrakeGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective James Knight is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when a mysterious new villain, known as "The Umbrella Killer," begins a spree of murders in Miami. As the body count rises, Knight must race against time to stop the killer before he can carry out his ultimate plan, all while dealing with his own personal demons and a city on the brink of panic.

Critical Reception

Detective Knight: Redemption received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many pointing to its derivative plot, uninspired action sequences, and Willis's phoned-in performance. The film was criticized for failing to offer anything new to the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bruce Willis's performance is a significant letdown, lacking the charisma and intensity of his previous roles.
  • The plot is predictable and cliché, borrowing heavily from better-executed crime thrillers.
  • Action sequences are uninspired and fail to generate excitement or tension.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally poor, with viewers expressing disappointment in the film's quality, script, and the perceived lack of effort from the lead actor.

Fun Fact

This film is the first installment in a trilogy of Detective Knight films, all starring Bruce Willis and directed by Edward Drake, which were filmed back-to-back.

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