The Liability
The Liability

The Liability

2012Movie86 minEnglish

When 19-year-old Adam agrees to do a day's driving for his mum's gangster boyfriend Peter, it takes him on a 24-hour journey into a nightmarish world of murder, sex trafficking and revenge, in the company of aging hit man Roy.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users76%
Director: Craig ViveirosGenres: Thriller, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A young man, Adam, is released from juvenile detention and quickly falls in with a crew of bank robbers. He's soon drawn into a complex and dangerous web of loyalty, betrayal, and murder as he tries to navigate his new life. The situation escalates when he discovers that the heist's mastermind may have a hidden agenda that puts Adam in grave danger.

Critical Reception

The Liability received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Jack O'Connell, and the film's gritty atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of other crime thrillers. The film generally appealed to audiences looking for a character-driven crime drama with a strong young protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jack O'Connell's compelling performance as a young man caught in criminal circles.
  • The film is noted for its tense atmosphere and exploration of loyalty and betrayal.
  • Some critics found the narrative structure to be somewhat familiar within the crime genre.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film, highlighting the strong acting from the lead, especially Jack O'Connell, and the suspenseful plot. The gritty realism and character development were also frequently mentioned positives.

Fun Fact

Jack O'Connell, who plays the titular liability Adam, was only 19 years old when he filmed the movie, portraying a character who had just been released from juvenile detention.

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r96sk

r96sk

Good concept, half-baked execution. Tim Roth, Jack O'Connell and Talulah Riley give alright performances, though their characters aren't developed enough to care about nor to be entertained by. There's definitely a good story hidden, tho...
Reno

Reno

> A day with a hitman! A typical British dark comedy-thriller. I said that because I loves movies like 'Wild Target', 'I Hired a Contract Killer' and now this one. It gives the pleasure to enjoy those running and chasing and mistakes, so...