Triple 9
Triple 9

Triple 9

2016Movie115 minEnglish

A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users60%
Director: John HillcoatGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of dirty cops and criminals plans an elaborate heist, believing that a 999 call (police code for 'officer down') will create a diversion. Their plan quickly unravels as they find themselves caught between the mob, corrupt law enforcement, and their own escalating paranoia.

Critical Reception

Triple 9 received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and gritty realism. However, some found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action sequences and solid ensemble cast.
  • Acknowledged for its dark, gritty tone and suspenseful atmosphere.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and excessive brutality.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a suspenseful and action-packed crime thriller, with many appreciating the performances and the intense, gritty style. Some viewers, however, felt the plot was difficult to follow and the violence was over the top.

Fun Fact

Director John Hillcoat initially wanted to cast Shia LaBeouf in the role of Chris Allen, but the actor was unavailable.

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JPV852

JPV852

This is my second viewing and didn't enjoy it as much the first go around, which was back in '16. While it has a stacked cast giving mostly good performances, though never bought Kate Winslet as anyone to be dangerous or to be feared, but t...
Gimly

Gimly

An okay movie with some very impressive visual flourishes, but a narrative mess, and not up to par with Director Joh Hillcoat's prior work. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
Reno

Reno

> Combination of wrong path and untrustworthy troop. This should have been the Holywood's bad boys film. I mean the big cast names are expected like the earlier films of QT, or especially like 'The Departed'. There were many who dropped ...