Kick
Kick

Kick

1999Movie92 minEnglish

A champion high school rugby player has a secret desire to be a ballet dancer, having spent 11 years in ballet school. Seizing an opportunity to audition for a local company's presentation of "Romeo and Juliet", he nonetheless fears what will happen to his reputation if the other kids in his school find out. Adding the practices to his already burgeoning schedule quickly starts to create problems with his friends, his teachers, his coach, his play director, and his ballet partner. Of course, it all comes together on the stage of the Sydney Opera House.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

An undercover DEA agent, Bobby Trench, and an undercover CIA agent, Rick Magruder, are forced to team up when they are both independently investigating the same illegal arms deal. They soon discover that the operation is much larger than they initially thought, involving powerful figures on both sides of the law. As they delve deeper, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of deception, betrayal, and assassination, where trust is a luxury they can't afford.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the star power of Gibson and Roberts and the stylish direction by Tony Scott. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the action sequences to be over-the-top. Audiences generally enjoyed the fast-paced thriller elements and the chemistry between the leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the lead actors' performances and Tony Scott's signature visual flair.
  • Criticism for a convoluted plot and excessive action.
  • Generally seen as an entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, action thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the exciting action and the appeal of its star-studded cast, particularly the dynamic between Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts. Some viewers found the story a bit predictable but were largely satisfied with the entertainment value.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'The Deal'.

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