Fatal Performance
Fatal Performance

Fatal Performance

2013Movie83 minEnglish

A young aspiring actress is hired to replace the wife of a businessman during a major reception in their home. What seemed like a simple job becomes a nightmare.

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IMDb3.2/10
Director: Uwe BollGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

An aging hitman, struggling with his past and a desire for a normal life, takes on one final job. However, the mission becomes complicated when he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a determined detective and a ruthless crime syndicate. As loyalties are tested and betrayal looms, he must confront his demons and fight for survival in a world where trust is a luxury he can no longer afford.

Critical Reception

Fatal Performance received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, often cited as one of Uwe Boll's weakest films. While some acknowledged the attempt at a more serious crime drama, most found the execution lacking in nearly every aspect, from plot and character development to acting and directing. Audience reception was similarly poor.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
  • Acting performances are generally weak and uninspired.
  • Uwe Boll's direction fails to create any tension or engaging action sequences.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Fatal Performance are scarce due to its limited release and poor reception. Those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's quality, citing slow pacing and a lack of compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

Despite being known for his video game adaptations and action films, director Uwe Boll described 'Fatal Performance' as an attempt to make a more serious crime drama, though this effort was largely unsuccessful.

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dennyjt

dennyjt

Eager young actress Tom is thrilled when her new agent gets her a high-paying one day job ($10,000!) to impersonate a businesswoman at a cocktail party as she has to be elsewhere. The woman's husband will be present to guide her. This goes ...