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Or We Die Trying
Three high schoolers investigate the disappearance of a fellow student, Aubrey. She was last seen entering the abandoned back hallways of their school, Asher Academies. There is a legend that the founder of the school, Asher Neal, died in the back halls and now his ghost haunts that half of the school, but no one believes that. However, as the team continues to investigate Aubrey's disappearance, the presence of a ghost seems more and more real.
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Plot Summary
A former DEA agent, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the dangerous world of international crime when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must race against time, confronting ruthless cartels and corrupt officials, to save her and confront his own demons.
Critical Reception
Or We Die Trying received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some praising the performances of the lead actors while others criticized the film's pacing and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on action movie tropes without offering fresh twists.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors elevating the material.
The plot feels derivative of other, more successful crime thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Or We Die Trying' are scarce and generally unimpressed, with comments often citing a formulaic storyline and unremarkable action sequences.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various parts of Mexico, adding a sense of authenticity to the cartel-related plot, though this aspect was not widely highlighted in reviews.
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