Ricochet
Ricochet is the beginning and end of a love story. Agnes is leaving Gael, her long-term boyfriend, suddenly, and without explanation. Told through a series of vignettes, Ricochet is about the tricks of time, perceptions of love and memory's persistent invasion of reality. Ricochet is inspired by Luis Bunuel's biography My Last Breath, and features a riveting central performance from award-winning Australian actor Daniel Henshall (Snowtown). Sometimes life can only be understood backward. Unfortunately it has to be lived forward.
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Plot Summary
A powerful and ambitious district attorney is targeted by a vengeful drug lord he helped put behind bars. The criminal masterminds a complex plot to destroy the DA's career and personal life from within prison walls. As the DA navigates the escalating schemes, he finds himself increasingly isolated and questioning who he can trust.
Critical Reception
Ricochet received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and predictable. While Denzel Washington's performance was noted, the film was criticized for its reliance on genre clichés and a lack of originality. Audiences were also underwhelmed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted plot.
- Denzel Washington delivers a solid performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.
- Ricochet is a by-the-numbers thriller that fails to offer anything new.
Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a decent thriller with a strong lead performance from Denzel Washington. However, many felt that the plot was unnecessarily complicated and lacked logical consistency, detracting from the overall viewing experience.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to the 1987 film 'The Big Easy', but the script was heavily rewritten and the concept was changed.
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