Catch and Release
Catch and Release

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Catch and Release

2022
Movie
16 min
English

A man overhears an opportunity too good to pass up and convinces someone untrustworthy to join him.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former special forces operative, living in seclusion, is drawn back into action when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must use all his combat skills and resourcefulness to navigate a dangerous underworld and rescue her before it's too late. The mission forces him to confront his past and the people he tried to leave behind.

Critical Reception

Catch and Release received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense action sequences and Iko Uwais's performance, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its straightforward thrills and effective fight choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and well-executed fight scenes.

  • Iko Uwais delivers a compelling performance as a hardened protagonist.

  • Some critics noted a familiar plot structure that lacked originality.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the thrilling action and Iko Uwais's fight skills, finding it an entertaining watch for fans of the genre. Some noted that the story was a bit predictable but still enjoyed the overall pacing and intensity.

Fun Fact

The film's intense fight choreography was heavily influenced by the Silat martial art, a signature of Iko Uwais's performances, with many sequences designed to showcase his unique skills.

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