American Lawless
American Lawless

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American Lawless

2012
Movie
28 min
English

The year is 2112. The United States is a divided country recovering from the results of a second civil war. The law is broken. States have reverted back to individual territories. Yet all this is but a mere backdrop. Our story focuses on Luke, the former leader of a gang of ruthless marauders known as the American Lawless. After an epiphany, Luke decides to turn legit and betrays his men by turning them over to the authorities. But vengeance comes swiftly when the gang escapes and comes looking for Luke and his wife, Rose. Will Luke be able to save Rose from the wrath of the American Lawless? Or will she be the price he pays?

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IMDb2.9/10
Director: Peter McCormackGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent goes deep undercover to infiltrate a dangerous drug cartel operating in Los Angeles. As he gets closer to the kingpin, he finds himself blurring the lines between his assigned role and his own morality. He must navigate a treacherous world of violence and betrayal to bring down the organization from within.

Critical Reception

American Lawless received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many citing its generic plot, poor acting, and lack of originality. The film is largely considered a direct-to-video release with minimal critical attention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its weak script and uninspired direction.

  • Criticized for underdeveloped characters and predictable plot twists.

  • Fails to deliver a compelling crime thriller narrative.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and summaries for this film is not readily available or widely reported.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film was not widely released in theaters and is primarily known as a direct-to-video release.

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