Triple Crossed
Triple Crossed

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Triple Crossed

2013
Movie
99 min
English

With a tour in Afghanistan behind him, war-torn Chris Jensen struggles to assimilate back to life in California. Drifting and living out of his car, he soon discovers that few are willing to deal with the remnants of a damaged career military man. Chris is self medicating; desperate to silence the echoes from the front lines. When an opportunity finally presents itself, he makes the hard decision to employ his most coveted talents honed in special ops. A job is a job and Chris knows civilian life can be just as cut-throat as time on active duty. But just how close does he have to get to Andrew Warner to secure the kill?

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Robbie FrancoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A small-time crook is pulled into a dangerous heist by a charismatic but ruthless crime boss. As the stakes get higher, he finds himself caught between his loyalty to his crew and the escalating violence of the criminal underworld. With betrayal lurking around every corner, he must fight for survival in a world where trust is a commodity and double-crosses are the norm.

Critical Reception

Triple Crossed received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful moments, many found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers. The performances were generally considered adequate, but few stood out as particularly memorable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a familiar plot that offers little new to the crime thriller genre.

  • Performances are serviceable but lack depth, with the cast failing to elevate the material.

  • Despite moments of tension, the overall execution feels underdeveloped and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, with those available noting the film's generic crime story and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, utilizing various urban landscapes to create its gritty crime-drama aesthetic.

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