Night Call
Night Call

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Night Call

2013
Movie
18 min
English

Arturo is a lonely and dull man. One night, he gets a mysterious phone call from Sara, a woman who will lure him to know a small bit of her life.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users55%
Director: Olivier MegatonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a gritty, neon-drenched future city, a former special forces operative, now a taxi driver named 'Driver', finds himself entangled in a dangerous underworld when his daughter is kidnapped. He must navigate treacherous streets and confront ruthless criminals to save her. The story unfolds as a high-octane chase against time, revealing layers of conspiracy and personal vendettas.

Critical Reception

Night Call received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its visual style and action sequences, many found the plot convoluted and derivative, with performances being uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the futuristic ambiance and action, while others criticized its pacing and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric visuals and intense action set pieces.

  • Criticized for a confusing and predictable plot that borrows heavily from other cyberpunk and action films.

  • Performances were noted as being largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be visually striking with some exciting action, but many were disappointed by the weak story and unmemorable characters. Some felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Olivier Megaton, is also known for directing 'Taken 2' and 'Transporter 3', sharing a similar action-heavy directorial style.

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