Nick: Off Duty
Nick: Off Duty

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Nick: Off Duty

2016
Movie
140 min
German

Day in, day out, Niklas ‘Nick’ Tschiller and his partner Yalcin Gümer investigate crimes that are happening in Hamburg. But at some point even the policeman needs a break to spend time with his daughter Lenny. Then it says: Tschiller a.D. - out of service - goodbye to Hamburg. However, simply relaxing is easier said than done, because crime never sleeps and a new, very personal case throws a spanner in the works for Nick's plans for a well-deserved break. Even on vacation, the criminal investigator is not sure about his job and so a wild journey soon takes him across Europe, including to Istanbul and Moscow.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Mikhail KhleborodovGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A retired detective, Nick, is pulled back into the world of crime when his former partner's daughter is kidnapped. He must rely on his old skills and unlikely allies to navigate a dangerous underworld and bring her home safely. The mission becomes personal as Nick confronts both external threats and his own reluctance to return to a life he thought he'd left behind.

Critical Reception

Nick: Off Duty received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and reliance on genre clichés. While some appreciated the action sequences and lead performance, many found the humor forced and the narrative lacking originality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying it as a lighthearted action flick, while others were disappointed by its derivative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and uninspired plot that treads familiar ground.

  • While there are moments of action, the humor often falls flat and feels forced.

  • Despite a decent effort from the lead, the overall execution fails to impress.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available or widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 2014 Russian action-comedy 'So, Serious!', also starring Ivan Okhlobystin in the titular role.

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