Hard Edge
Hard Edge

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Hard Edge

1997
Movie
85 min
English

John and Ben go on a survival-games weekend together where they intensely annoy the sergeant in charge. After the games are over John and Ben hang around and meet up with the sergeant who drunkenly challenges them to another game the next day. This time the sergeant and his friends turn up with real guns.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Alex Van WarmerdamGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man's life spirals out of control when he becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld. After a botched robbery, he finds himself pursued by both the police and the mob. He must rely on his wits and a dangerous woman to survive.

Critical Reception

Hard Edge received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its stylish direction and gritty atmosphere, though some found the plot convoluted. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its dark and suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, atmospheric tone and directorial style.

  • Some critics noted a lack of clarity in the narrative.

  • Appreciated for its suspenseful and unconventional crime story.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or aggregated for this film.

Fun Fact

Alex Van Warmerdam, the director, also stars as the lead actor in the film and is known for his distinctive, often dark and surreal, style in Dutch cinema.

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AshFliX

AshFliX

Hard Edge” is a wannabe survival drama set in cozy rural England that mostly fires blanks. Second low-budget feature from young Brit director Caleb Lindsay, who bowed three years ago with the slight but promising Gen-X dramatic comedy “Chas...