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Crime em Nova Iorque
On January 8, 2011, journalist and social columnist Carlos Castro, 65, was found dead in a hotel room in New York City (USA). The killer, Renato Seabra, was a young model who had a love affair with him, admittedly in exchange for favors. In December 2012, after confessing to the crime, Renato Seabra was sentenced to between 25 years in jail and life in prison. Using this case as a starting point, director Rui Filipe Torres builds a story about obsession and power between António and Rodrigo.
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Plot Summary
In New York City, a former detective is framed for the murders of his colleagues. He must race against time to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy that goes to the highest levels of power. With his own life and reputation on the line, he navigates a dangerous underworld to expose the truth.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and unoriginal. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of depth and engaging character development.
What Reviewers Say
Competent but uninspired action thriller with a familiar plot.
Relies heavily on action set pieces that fail to compensate for a weak narrative.
Lacks the grit and originality to stand out in the crowded crime genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the action was somewhat enjoyable, many found the story to be cliché and the characters underdeveloped. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a high-octane thriller but felt it ultimately fell short of expectations.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Tomb' and was intended to star Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger before the script was rewritten and the cast changed.
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