Movie spotlight
72
It's New York City 1972 and Cuban immigrant Gloria Cienfuegos's life and New Year's Eve party are upended when her daughter Viv announces that she's being sworn in that week as an American citizen, creating a showdown between them.
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Plot Summary
In the midst of a brutal gang war in Berlin, a former intelligence agent named Frank is forced out of hiding when his daughter becomes collateral damage. Seeking revenge, Frank unleashes his deadly skills, navigating the dangerous underworld to hunt down those responsible.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty atmosphere, intense action sequences, and strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Benno Fürmann. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and well-choreographed action.
Benno Fürmann's performance as the driven protagonist was a standout.
Some found the narrative to be formulaic, lacking originality.
Google audience: Audience reception for '72' is not widely documented on Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Berlin, aiming to capture the gritty urban landscape as a backdrop for the intense narrative.
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