The Expert
The Expert

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The Expert

2014
Movie
8 min
English

A funny business meeting illustrating how hard it is for an engineer to fit into the corporate world.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic28/100
Google Users35%
Director: Ruben DanielsGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired CIA operative is forced back into action when his daughter is kidnapped by a terrorist organization. He must use all his skills to track down the kidnappers and rescue his daughter before it's too late. Along the way, he teams up with a younger, less experienced agent who helps him navigate the modern world of espionage.

Critical Reception

The Expert received generally negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged the action sequences, most found the plot predictable and the acting uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the action thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot and uninspired performances hinder the film's potential.

  • Action sequences are serviceable but fail to elevate the generic thriller narrative.

  • The film struggles to offer anything new or compelling within its genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Expert' to be a disappointing action film. Many viewers pointed to a weak script and unengaging characters as major drawbacks. While a few enjoyed the action, the consensus is that the movie lacks originality and fails to deliver a memorable experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in Bulgaria, adding a distinctly Eastern European backdrop to some of its action sequences.

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