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The Set Up
Charlie Thorpe, a security systems expert, gets caught during a robbery. When he is released from jail he is hired by a bank owner to design a fool proof system during the refurbishing of a bank. But shortly after it's finished he is blackmailed into cracking the security.
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Plot Summary
An ex-convict is trying to go straight and reconnect with his estranged daughter after being released from prison. However, his past haunts him when he gets involved with a crime syndicate that forces him to do one last job. The job puts him and his daughter in grave danger.
Critical Reception
The Set Up received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances lacking. While some acknowledged the attempt at a gritty crime drama, most felt it failed to deliver a compelling narrative or significant character development.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a generic crime plot.
Character motivations are often unclear.
Lacks the tension and depth expected of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate a forgettable crime thriller with uninspired plotting.
Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited critical and public exposure.
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