Try to Die Young
Try to Die Young

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Try to Die Young

2014
Movie
20 min
French

It's birthday time. Drifting through the dark night, Vincent and Hervé are looking for something to do. You only turn 25 once.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: Gilles Paquet-BrennerGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society where aging is technologically reversed, a retired elite agent is forced back into action when her daughter is kidnapped. She must race against time, confronting her past and navigating a dangerous conspiracy to save her child. The mission tests her skills and her resolve as she uncovers a plot that threatens the very foundation of their society.

Critical Reception

Try to Die Young received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its action sequences and the performance of its lead, many found the plot predictable and the overall execution lacking. The film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded sci-fi thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and leading lady's performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • Felt like a generic action thriller with little originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Try to Die Young were generally unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable action film. While some appreciated the fight choreography, the majority felt the story was weak and failed to deliver a compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'Age of Kill'.

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