Mad Dash

A disgraced former intelligence operative is forced back into the game when her estranged daughter is kidnapped. She must race against time, navigating a treacherous underworld and confronting her past, to bring her daughter home safely. The mission demands all her skills, as she faces ruthless adversaries and a ticking clock.

Mad Dash received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and Alexandra Daddario's performance, but criticism for a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if formulaic, action thriller.

• Praised for its intense action choreography and Daddario's committed performance.

• Criticized for relying on common action thriller tropes and a lack of narrative originality.

• Some found the emotional core of the mother-daughter relationship compelling, despite the genre's conventions.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's fast-paced action and Daddario's central role, appreciating the thrill factor. However, many noted that the story followed a familiar path and lacked surprising twists, with some wishing for more depth in the plot and character interactions.

The film's intense chase sequences were reportedly filmed over several weeks in various urban and wilderness locations to achieve a sense of global pursuit.