Man with a Gun
Man with a Gun

Movie spotlight

Man with a Gun

1995
Movie
91 min
English

Madsen plays an assassin who's hired to kill the woman he loves.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Kiran RaoGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A disgraced detective is drawn back into the criminal underworld he left behind when he takes on a case involving a powerful mob boss. He must navigate a dangerous web of betrayal and violence, confronting his own demons as he seeks justice.

Critical Reception

Man with a Gun received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, with its dark themes and violent content appealing to some but alienating others.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense performances, particularly from the lead.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and at times predictable storyline.

  • The film's dark and gritty tone was a point of both appreciation and contention.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and strong acting, but many found the plot to be somewhat slow-paced and overly reliant on familiar crime drama tropes.

Fun Fact

The film marked an early collaboration between John Travolta and Billy Bob Thornton, who would later star together in the critically acclaimed film 'Primary Colors' (1998).

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