Exit
As a child, Amadou flees his native country Guinee to escape from the rebels. He ends up in the Netherlands and spends several years in a centre for asylum seekers, waiting for a decision on his asylum application to be taken. Meanwhile, he learns the language, goes to school and nearly graduates. Before he can actually graduate, however, the authorities decide to send Amadou back to Guinee. Together with four fellow-countrymen he is taken to the airport in a small van. The five foreigners whose asylum application has been rejected decide to put up a resistance against their expulsion. In view of the interests at stake, the authorities go to great lengths to deport the five men. This incident, based on true facts, leads to a night full of violence and intrigue that only produces losers.
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Plot Summary
Two undercover cops, one a narcotics officer and the other a Navy SEAL, find themselves caught in a dangerous crossfire between a drug cartel and the CIA. They must work together to survive and expose the corruption that led them into this deadly situation. Their initial distrust gives way to a grudging respect as they face overwhelming odds.
Critical Reception
Exit received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the action sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors. However, some critics found the plot predictable and overly violent. Audiences generally responded well to the film's intensity and star power.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense action and the dynamic between Washington and Wahlberg.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and excessive violence.
- Seen as a serviceable, albeit unoriginal, action thriller.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's action-packed nature and the strong performances from its lead actors. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality, but the overall entertainment value was high.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Equalizer' and was intended to be a reboot of the 1980s TV series of the same name. However, the script was reworked, and the title was changed to 'Exit' before the project evolved into the unrelated film 'The Equalizer' starring Denzel Washington in 2014.
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