The Throwback
A married couple are thrown into a crisis when the wife, an under-appreciated and stressed "supermom," suffers a post-traumatic breakdown during the holiday season, causing her to regress to her college-age, party-girl self. While she teams up with the neighbor's 19 year old daughter to paint the town red, her bewildered husband must navigate the chaos at home.
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Plot Summary
An aging former action star, struggling with relevance in Hollywood, gets drawn back into his old life when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless crime boss. He must team up with his former stunt double and confront his past to save her.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising Van Peebles's performance and the nostalgic action sequences, while some noted a predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
- A fun, if familiar, throwback to 80s action films.
- Mario Van Peebles delivers a charismatic lead performance.
- The action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the nostalgic feel and action-packed sequences. Many appreciated seeing Mario Van Peebles back in a leading role and found the plot entertaining, though some wished for more originality.
Fun Fact
The film marks a reunion for Mario Van Peebles and Michael Jai White, who previously co-starred in the 1996 film 'Theapunov'.
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