Protect and Serve
Protect and Serve

Movie spotlight

Protect and Serve

2010
Movie
90 min
French

A pair of bumbling French cops team up to take on the underworld.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: David FrancoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Ray Harris is haunted by a past case that ended tragically, leading to the death of his partner. He is given a new assignment that forces him to confront his demons when he becomes entangled in a complex investigation involving a corrupt police force and a desperate woman seeking justice. As the lines between right and wrong blur, Harris must decide where his loyalties lie and whether he can truly protect and serve.

Critical Reception

Protect and Serve received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Robert John Burke. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and dark tone.

  • Robert John Burke delivers a compelling performance as a troubled detective.

  • Some reviewers noted a familiar narrative structure within the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Protect and Serve is not widely aggregated or available through standard Google user review metrics.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various parts of New Jersey, aiming to capture an authentic urban crime environment.

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