Sudden Thunder
Sudden Thunder

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Sudden Thunder

1990
Movie
92 min
English

A Miami cop learns that her father, who was the sheriff of her small hometown, has been murdered by an armed gang that has taken over the town. She brings four of her Miami cop friends to help clean out the town.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users55%
Director: Antonio BanderasGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when a series of violent robberies begins to mirror his unsolved investigation. He must confront his demons and navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and corruption to uncover the truth before the perpetrator strikes again.

Critical Reception

Sudden Thunder received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and Banderas's performance, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. The film struggled to find a wide audience and is largely considered a lesser-known entry in Banderas's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and uneven pacing.

  • Banderas delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • Visually, the film has moments of style but lacks overall coherence.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a dissatisfaction with the film's unoriginal storyline and lack of compelling character development. While some viewers appreciated the action sequences, many felt the movie failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

Antonio Banderas, who also directed the film, reportedly drew inspiration for the gritty urban setting from his own experiences in early 1980s Madrid.

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