Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice

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Three Blind Mice

2008
Movie
94 min
English

Three young Navy officers hit Sydney for one last night on land before being shipped over to the Gulf to fight. Sam has been mistreated at sea and is going AWOL, Dean has a fiancé and the future in-laws to meet, and Harry just loves playing cards. Throughout the night the boys lose each other, find themselves, and along the way discover courage, friendship and redemption.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Matthew VaughnGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A man framed for his own murder must race against time to clear his name and expose the conspiracy. He enlists the help of a woman he meets along the way, and together they navigate a treacherous underworld to uncover the truth. The duo faces numerous obstacles and dangerous encounters as they try to outsmart their pursuers and bring the real culprits to justice.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its stylish direction and action sequences, while others found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the genre blend but often criticizing the narrative's predictability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and visual flair.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and lack of character depth.

  • Seen as an entertaining, if somewhat generic, crime thriller.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an enjoyable ride with good action, though many felt the story could have been stronger and more original. Some viewers specifically enjoyed the performances of the lead actors.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to 'Layer Cake', also directed by Matthew Vaughn, but rights issues led to it becoming an original story.

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