Brutal Violence
Brutal Violence

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Brutal Violence

2002
Movie
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Mandarin

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users40%
Director: Garth DareGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former hitman, seeking redemption, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must confront his violent past and a ruthless crime syndicate to save her life, navigating a treacherous landscape of betrayal and brutality.

Critical Reception

Brutal Violence received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its unoriginal plot and excessive gore. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its gritty action while others found it gratuitously violent and poorly acted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its gratuitous and uninspired violence.

  • The plot is predictable and relies heavily on tired genre tropes.

  • Performances are generally considered weak, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and overly graphic content. While some viewers appreciated the dark tone, many found the story nonsensical and the acting unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a low budget in and around Los Angeles, with many of its gritty urban settings being actual industrial zones and back alleys.

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