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Word of Honour
Drama set in 1940 about a peasant who traverses Cyprus to pray at a monastery.
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Plot Summary
A disgraced FBI agent, haunted by a past mistake, is called back into service to hunt down a serial killer known as 'The Serpent'. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger. The agent must confront his own demons while racing against time to prevent further tragedy.
Critical Reception
Word of Honour received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the suspenseful atmosphere and Downey Jr.'s performance, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements and others criticizing its pacing and reliance on genre tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and Robert Downey Jr.'s compelling performance.
Criticized for a formulaic plot that failed to deliver sufficient surprises.
Found to be a competently made thriller that ultimately felt unremarkable.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Alibi' before being changed to 'Word of Honour'.
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