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Ambition
Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly is rejected by the editors. When the psychopathic killer Albert Merrik is released from prison after 15 years, Osgood believes that writing down the history of his crimes could be his breakthrough. Although he refuses to talk to him at first, Osgood follows him around and offers him a job in his book shop. To get the right impressions for his book, he feels that he has to experience Merrik psychopathic again.
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Plot Summary
A successful, driven lawyer is forced to confront her past when she takes on a case that involves her estranged father. As she delves deeper into the legal battle, she uncovers hidden family secrets and must decide where her loyalties truly lie. The film explores themes of ambition, family, and the complexities of reconciliation.
Critical Reception
Ambition received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. While some acknowledged the attempt to explore complex family dynamics, the execution was largely seen as lacking depth and originality.
What Reviewers Say
The film's pacing was often criticized as sluggish, failing to build sufficient dramatic tension.
Performances were generally deemed adequate but not particularly memorable, failing to elevate the material.
The plot resolutions were seen as too convenient and lacking genuine emotional impact.
Google audience: Audience reception for Ambition is not widely documented, with limited available data for Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the last projects for veteran actor Robert Vaughn before his retirement from acting.
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