Foreigner
Foreigner

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Foreigner

2008
Movie
80 min
Spanish

Drama about a man who is supposed to kill his daughter.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Google Users48%
Director: Mark L. LesterGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former black-ops agent, living in isolation after a mission gone wrong, is drawn back into the violent underworld when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a dangerous criminal organization. He must confront his past and use his deadly skills to protect her and seek retribution.

Critical Reception

Foreigner received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the efforts of the lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired action.

  • Sean Patrick Flanery does his best with the material, but the script is lacking.

  • A generic thriller that fails to distinguish itself from other films in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the movie to be a standard action flick that is watchable but ultimately unoriginal. Some viewers appreciated the action, while others felt it lacked depth and excitement.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Lexington, Kentucky, utilizing local scenery and some local actors in supporting roles.

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