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Staatsgevaarlijk
Blonde Nicolette and Moroccan Mohammed have just moved into a small house in Rotterdam. While they are still unpacking their moving boxes, a huge explosion occurs in the ports of the world's second largest port city. Rotterdam makes world news, especially since the authorities assume that it could be a terrorist attack. That same evening, Nicolette and her boyfriend are taken from their bed by a heavily armed raid team. Thanks to her father, who is a lawyer, Nicolette is soon released. Mohammed, on the other hand, is being held under heavy security because he is suspected of involvement in the attack. His small IT company supplied the software that may have led to the explosions. For Nicolette, the search for her boyfriend and the truth begins. Was there really a terrorist attack in Rotterdam, or was it just an accident?
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious criminal mastermind, driven by a need to prove himself, plans a daring heist. He assembles a crew of skilled but untested individuals for what he believes will be their defining score. However, their meticulous plan is jeopardized by internal conflicts and unforeseen complications, forcing them to adapt on the fly to survive.
Critical Reception
Staatsgevaarlijk was a moderate success in the Netherlands, praised for its fast-paced action and slick production values. While it didn't achieve widespread international acclaim, it resonated with local audiences for its crime-thriller elements and performances. Critics noted its ambition in aiming for a Hollywood-style heist film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic pacing and visual style.
Noted for its ambitious attempt at a high-stakes heist narrative.
Performances were generally seen as adequate for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Staatsgevaarlijk is not readily available in a consolidated format to provide a specific summary of Google user likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a Dutch effort to produce more genre films aimed at a younger audience.
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