Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

2002Movie91 minEnglish

Jeremiah Ecks, an FBI agent, realizes that he must join with his lifelong enemy, Agent Sever, a rogue DIA agent with whom he is in mortal combat, in order to defeat a common enemy. That enemy has developed a "micro-device" that can be injected into victims in order to kill them at will.

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IMDb2.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes1%
Metacritic9/100
Google Users17%
Director: KaosGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former federal agent, Ecks, is framed for murder and goes on the run, seeking revenge against the powerful corporation that betrayed him. He reluctantly teams up with Sever, a deadly assassin who also has her own score to settle with the same organization. Together, they navigate a dangerous world of espionage, betrayal, and high-octane action as they uncover a conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever was universally panned by critics and audiences alike, widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made. It was criticized for its nonsensical plot, poor action sequences, and uninspired performances. The film was a significant box office failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • A complete mess of a film with a convoluted and nonsensical plot.
  • Action sequences are poorly choreographed and unexciting.
  • Performances are wooden and lack any emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users largely disliked the film, citing its confusing storyline, excessive and poorly executed action, and overall lack of entertainment value. Many found it to be a tedious and forgettable viewing experience.

Awards & Accolades

None notable. It was famously nominated for and 'won' a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture, along with several other dubious distinctions.

Fun Fact

Despite its critical and commercial failure, the film's directors, Wych Kaosayananda (credited as Kaos), claimed that the film was intended to be an "artistic experiment" and that the story was deliberately deconstructed.

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