Suddenly
Suddenly

Suddenly

2013Movie90 minEnglish

Four assassins led by Baron, pose as Secret Service agents to commandeer the house of war-widow ELLEN. Her home is a prime sniper position for their plan to assassinate the President on his visit to the small town of Suddenly. The men fool the local cops except for one, TODD. A washed-up former war hero and deputy who is now the town drunk, Todd served with Ellen’s deceased husband and has developed romantic feelings for her over the years. But she rebuffs his advances. Todd visits the house and is immediately suspicious of Baron, but no one will listen to the ravings of a drunk. Once Todd realizes what is going on, he manages to kill one of Baron’s crew, but is captured. Now he and Ellen must find a way to stop Baron and his men before they kill the President.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Erik ",Genres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary husband and father finds his life spiraling out of control when he becomes entangled with a dangerous criminal organization. As he tries to protect his family, he is forced to confront his own hidden darkness. The film explores themes of morality, consequence, and the lengths one will go to for survival.

Critical Reception

Suddenly received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its ambition and Dominic Cooper's performance, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Performances, particularly from lead Dominic Cooper, were noted as a slight positive.
  • The film's plot was frequently criticized for being predictable and lacking originality.
  • Many reviewers found the thriller elements to be underdeveloped and unconvincing.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with 'Suddenly,' with many citing a weak and unengaging storyline. While a few viewers appreciated the suspenseful moments, the majority found the film to be a disappointing and forgettable thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'All Things to All Men' before being changed to 'Suddenly' for its release.

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Dan_Tebasco

Dan_Tebasco

**_Suddenly... the credits start rolling._** I knew going in that the rating was low, but I thought maybe it was because Uwe Boll have many people who dislike him and maybe didn't give it a fair chance. Now don't get me wrong, the fir...