Bullet Collector
Bullet Collector

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Bullet Collector

2012
Movie
120 min
Russian

A haunting, violent tale of a youth lost in an uncaring world, Bullet Collector is visual, nightmarish masterpiece. A shy 14-year-old boy, disconnected from home life and school, and sent to a hellish reform school, eventually lashes out on the injustices of his life.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Steve G. DabalGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former boxer, living a life of quiet desperation, is drawn back into the violent world he tried to escape. When a ruthless crime boss targets someone he cares about, he must use his dormant skills to protect them. What follows is a brutal descent into the city's underbelly where survival is the only prize.

Critical Reception

Bullet Collector received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired direction. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded action-thriller genre, with audiences generally mirroring the critics' lukewarm views.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at a gritty, urban atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Performances were generally seen as unexceptional, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Bullet Collector is not readily available on public platforms like Google Reviews, making it difficult to gauge specific user sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film's low-budget production meant that many of the fight scenes were choreographed and executed with minimal safety precautions, adding to the raw, unpolished feel of the action.

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