Firecracker
Firecracker

Firecracker

2024Movie107 minEnglish

When a heist goes dramatically wrong, leaving a hostage in peril, an unlikely trio find themselves fighting for their lives and their sanity on bonfire night.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Sergei KlyuchnikovGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a quiet Russian town, a mysterious woman named Anya arrives, harboring a dangerous secret. As she tries to escape her past, she becomes entangled with the local authorities and a shadowy organization. Her attempt to build a new life is threatened by the escalating danger, forcing her to confront the consequences of her actions.

Critical Reception

Firecracker received mixed to positive reviews, with praise directed at its atmospheric tension and lead performance, but some criticism for its convoluted plot in certain sections.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
  • Ekaterina Shpitsa's performance as Anya was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some found the narrative pacing uneven and the motivations of certain characters unclear.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in several remote locations across Russia, contributing to its stark and isolated visual aesthetic.

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Doug Swallow

Doug Swallow

I admit right up front I’m an Andrew Lee Potts fan. He won me over with his performance in the TV show **"Primeval"** (and THAT hat!) and since then, I do try to keep up with his projects. Just yesterday I watched **“Firecracker.”** When...