The Foreigner
The Foreigner

The Foreigner

2003Movie95 minEnglish

This story is about a freelance agent who is the courier of a package from France to Germany. He soon finds that many people want to get their hands on it.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Michael OblowitzGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced CIA operative, Johnathan Dynel, is living in Paris and trying to make amends for his past. When his former mentor is murdered, Dynel is drawn back into the world of espionage to uncover the truth. He teams up with a young French detective to hunt down the assassins, discovering a conspiracy that goes deeper than he imagined.

Critical Reception

The Foreigner received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and Seagal's declining performance. Audiences also had a mixed to negative reaction, finding it to be a formulaic and unengaging action film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on tired action movie tropes.
  • Steven Seagal's performance is uninspired and lacks his former charisma.
  • The plot is predictable and the action sequences are poorly executed.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally negative, with many finding the film to be a forgettable and uninspired entry in the action genre. Common complaints include a weak plot and Seagal's performance.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Paris, France, adding a touch of international flavor to the otherwise standard action plot.

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