Recoil
Recoil

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Recoil

2001
Movie
81 min
English

A teenager given a homework assignment, gets more than he bargained for...

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Director: Paul LynchGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Special Forces operative, Ray Shawn, is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. Once inside, he becomes the target of a ruthless gang. He must fight for his survival and find a way to clear his name, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches beyond the prison walls.

Critical Reception

Recoil is a low-budget action film that received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and weak performances. Audiences familiar with direct-to-video action fare might find some entertainment value, but it generally failed to impress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and uninspired action throughout.

  • Lacks compelling character development.

  • Fails to deliver memorable fight choreography.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to limited public reviews. Those that exist suggest it's a forgettable action flick.

Fun Fact

The film features a prominent role for William Zabka, who is widely known for his iconic role as Johnny Lawrence in "The Karate Kid" (1984) and its sequel series "Cobra Kai".

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