Freelance
Freelance

Movie spotlight

Freelance

2024
Movie
110 min
English

When a down-on-her luck video editor takes on a mysterious, well-paying job cutting snuff films, she is haunted by visions of the people in her videos.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes16%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users61%
Director: Pierre MorelGenres: Action, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

An ex-special forces operative working in civilian security takes a job to protect a journalist at a state dinner in a South American country. The situation quickly devolves into chaos when a violent coup erupts, forcing the unlikely pair to band together to survive and escape the treacherous political landscape.

Critical Reception

Freelance received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and uneven comedic elements. While some acknowledged the on-screen chemistry between the leads, the film was largely panned for its lack of originality and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • A by-the-numbers action-comedy that fails to deliver memorable thrills or laughs.

  • Relies heavily on the star power of John Cena and Alison Brie, but their efforts are not enough to salvage the weak script.

  • The film suffers from a lack of creativity, blending generic action tropes with uninspired humor.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an enjoyable, albeit unremarkable, action-comedy. Many appreciated the performances of John Cena and Alison Brie, and some found the action sequences to be entertaining enough for a casual watch. However, a significant portion of viewers agreed with critics that the plot was predictable and lacked originality.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Colombia, with scenes filmed in various cities including Bogotá and Santa Marta.

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