Pusher
Pusher

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Pusher

2012
Movie
10 min
English

Drug comedy short

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Luis PrietoGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A low-level drug dealer in London gets in over his head when a deal goes wrong, leading him into a desperate chase through the city's underworld. He must retrieve a large sum of money from a dangerous gangster to pay off his debt. His journey involves navigating treacherous alliances and evading both the police and rival criminals.

Critical Reception

The 2012 remake of 'Pusher' received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged its attempt to bring a grittier feel to the narrative, many found it derivative of the original and lacking the intensity and originality that made Nicolas Winding Refn's 2001 film a cult classic. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms focusing on its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to capture the raw energy and originality of the original.

  • A generic crime thriller that offers little new to the genre.

  • Lacks the compelling character development and tension of its predecessor.

Google audience: Audience reviews for the 2012 'Pusher' are generally unimpressed. Many viewers felt the film was a pale imitation of the original, criticizing its lack of originality and memorable moments. Some found the plot to be predictable and the characters unengaging, leading to a general consensus that it doesn't live up to the legacy of the first film.

Fun Fact

This film is an English-language remake of the 1996 Danish film 'Pusher', directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, which also spawned two sequels.

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