The Rebel
The Rebel

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The Rebel

2001
Movie
90 min
German

Karl, son of a poor tailor, conquers the daughter of the village tyrant.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Frank OzGenres: Comedy, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A retired French assassin, living a quiet life in America, is forced back into action when his former agency wants him to eliminate a high-profile target. He must confront his past and the dangerous world he left behind, all while trying to protect his new identity and the people he cares about.

Critical Reception

'The Rebel' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who largely found its premise uninspired and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the attempts at blending action and comedy, many felt the film failed to deliver on either front, resulting in a predictable and unengaging experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Attempts at humor fall flat, and the action sequences are generic.

  • The cast, despite some notable names, struggles to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the movie's predictable plot and lack of genuine laughs or excitement. Many felt it was a forgettable action-comedy that did not live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much darker thriller before being rewritten as a comedy.

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