Fire with Fire
Fire with Fire

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Fire with Fire

2023
Movie
76 min
English

An ex-Black Panther raised his daughter to be tough in a racist nation. After college, she and her friends decide to vacation away from the city but find themselves having to face the dangers of white supremacists lurking in rural America.

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IMDb4.8/10
Google Users45%
Director: David WhiteGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman's life is turned upside down when her ex-boyfriend, a corrupt cop, reappears and threatens her new life. She must fight to protect herself and her family from his dangerous obsession. The film explores themes of survival, justice, and the lasting impact of past relationships.

Critical Reception

Fire with Fire received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempts at suspense and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its star-studded cast, including Josh Duhamel and Vincent D'Onofrio.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and unoriginal action sequences.

  • Seen by some as a serviceable, if unremarkable, thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a slow-burn thriller that failed to deliver on its premise. Some viewers appreciated the performances but felt the story was too formulaic and lacked genuine tension.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2023, "Fire with Fire" has a limited critical and audience footprint, suggesting it may have had a direct-to-video or VOD release with minimal promotional efforts.

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