22 Bullets
22 Bullets

22 Bullets

2010Movie117 minFrench

A retired mobster goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body by his former childhood friend.

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IMDb6.1/10
Google Users70%
Director: Richard BerryGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Marseille, a legendary crime boss, Charles "The Scar" Mattei, is shot 22 times but survives. He embarks on a brutal quest for revenge against those who betrayed him, leading to a violent gang war that engulfs the city. As he hunts down his assailants, Mattei uncovers a deeper conspiracy that reaches far beyond personal vendettas.

Critical Reception

22 Bullets received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and excessive violence. However, audiences generally found it to be an entertaining action-thriller, praising Jean Reno's performance and the film's pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • While violent and occasionally formulaic, the film delivers sufficient action for genre fans.
  • Jean Reno's stoic presence anchors the narrative, despite its familiar crime tropes.
  • The plot's predictability and reliance on clichés were noted as drawbacks by several reviewers.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's high-octane action sequences and Jean Reno's commanding performance. Some viewers found the plot somewhat unoriginal, but most enjoyed the film as a straightforward crime thriller.

Fun Fact

The film's title, '22 Bullets,' refers to the number of times the protagonist is shot at the beginning of the movie, a plot point inspired by a real-life event where a man survived a similar assassination attempt.

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