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Rarely is something this elaborate, this mundane. Some laughs are present, and the story is just engaging enough to keep you the bare-minimum of invested, but mostly it seems like its just a platform for Milla Jovovich's nudity.
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.45
2006Movie101 minEnglish
Kate and her brutish boyfriend Big Al sell handguns on the streets of New York. She's smart, stylish, and self-confident, but all that leaves her when Al, in a jealous and self-indulgent rage, beats her. Three friends encourage her recovery: Vic, a woman who would like to be Kate's lover; Reilly, who runs with Al but also is attracted to Kate and repulsed by Al's violence; and, Liz, the counselor assigned to Kate from a battered-women's program. Vic and Reilly talk about killing Al, Liz gives pep talks; Kate remains frightened. Will Al's menace and Kate's dependency hold sway?
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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users43%
Director: Gary Hardwick•Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young woman in New York City finds herself drawn into the dangerous world of her boyfriend, a small-time criminal. When her boyfriend gets involved with a violent gangster, she becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. She must fight for her survival amidst betrayal and escalating violence.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and gratuitous violence. While some appreciated the performances, the overall consensus was that '.45' failed to deliver a compelling or original crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.
- Milla Jovovich's performance was noted, but insufficient to elevate the film.
- Panned for its excessive violence and failure to develop its characters effectively.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be violent and predictable, with many expressing disappointment in the storyline and character development. Some viewers acknowledged Milla Jovovich's effort but felt the movie lacked substance.
Fun Fact
The film was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2006 but did not receive widespread theatrical release until 2007.
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