Kinetic
Kinetic

Movie spotlight

Kinetic

2023
Movie
12 min
English

Two brothers try to save their family business by literally catching lightning in a bottle.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Google Users75%
Director: Blaise GodbehereGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former CIA operative is drawn back into the world of espionage when a rogue scientist unleashes a dangerous bio-weapon. He must race against time to retrieve the pathogen and prevent a global catastrophe, confronting his own past and facing deadly adversaries.

Critical Reception

Kinetic received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its fast-paced action sequences and visual effects, while some noted predictable plot points. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's intensity and straightforward thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and effective use of visual effects.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of established action tropes.

  • Audience responses highlighted the film's engaging pace and thrill factor.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated Kinetic for its exciting action and solid pacing, finding it to be an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, sci-fi thriller. Minor criticisms revolved around a few predictable plot turns.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily on location in and around Los Angeles, with the production team aiming for a gritty, urban aesthetic for the action sequences.

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