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Unhinged

2020
Movie
10 min
English

The lives of two fathers collide when a drunk driver takes a little girl’s life.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users74%
Director: Derrick BorteGenres: Thriller, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A divorced mother struggling with her life, Rachel, has a frustrating encounter at a traffic light with a stranger. This seemingly minor incident escalates into a terrifying ordeal as the man, known only as "The Man", begins to stalk her and her son. He makes it clear that he intends to teach her a lesson about the consequences of disrespect, leading to a high-stakes, white-knuckle chase across the city.

Critical Reception

Unhinged received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Russell Crowe's performance but criticizing the film's predictable plot and gratuitous violence. Audiences, however, seemed to respond more positively, particularly appreciating the intense action sequences and Crowe's menacing portrayal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Russell Crowe delivers a chilling performance as a vengeful antagonist.

  • The film offers intense chase sequences and a palpable sense of dread.

  • However, the plot is often seen as derivative and overly reliant on shock value.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's suspenseful nature and Russell Crowe's compelling performance as major strengths. Some viewers found it to be a thrilling and engaging ride, while others felt the story was somewhat predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

Russell Crowe reportedly gained over 50 pounds for his role as Tom Cooper, the antagonist, to embody the character's physically imposing and disheveled nature.

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