Execution
Execution

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Execution

1998
Movie
20 min
Korean

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Michael RymerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former hitman trying to go straight is drawn back into the violent underworld when his former associates threaten his new life. He must confront his past and the dangerous people he once worked for to protect himself and the people he cares about. The film follows his desperate struggle to escape the cycle of violence.

Critical Reception

Execution (1998) received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre of the late 1990s. Audiences found it to be a standard crime thriller with little to distinguish itself.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Performances were seen as adequate but not enough to elevate the material.

  • The film struggled to find a unique voice within the action-thriller genre.

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Fun Fact

Eric Roberts has starred in over 300 films and television shows, often appearing in direct-to-video action thrillers throughout his prolific career.

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