A Common Man

A former Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army, who has become radicalized, decides to take matters into his own hands when he kidnaps the daughter of a wealthy industrialist and the Police Commissioner. He threatens to blow up three bombs in the city if the government does not release a group of terrorists held in custody.

A Common Man received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired, despite the presence of a seasoned actor like Ben Kingsley. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded thriller genre, often being cited for its generic execution and lack of originality.

• Often predictable and unremarkable plot.

• Ben Kingsley's performance does little to elevate the material.

• Fails to deliver any genuine suspense or originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and uninspired execution. Many viewers felt the movie was a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

The film was initially intended to be a much larger production with a different cast, but was scaled down significantly due to various production issues before Sheldon Lettich took over directing duties.