Cut to the Chase
Cut to the Chase

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Cut to the Chase

2017
Movie
90 min
English

An ex-con sets out in search of his kidnapped sister through the criminal underbelly of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Damian RomayGenres: Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A successful businesswoman returns to her hometown to confront her estranged family. However, her visit unearths dark secrets and a dangerous conspiracy that puts her life at risk. As she delves deeper, she realizes that the people she trusted the most might be her greatest enemies.

Critical Reception

Cut to the Chase received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and uninspired direction. While some performances were noted as adequate, the overall execution failed to impress most reviewers, leading to a generally lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic narrative that offers few surprises.

  • Direction and pacing are often criticized as pedestrian.

  • Performances are generally seen as a bright spot but not enough to salvage the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Cut to the Chase' appears to be largely unenthusiastic. Viewers commonly found the plot to be unoriginal and felt the film lacked suspense and compelling character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Louisiana, leveraging the state's distinctive landscapes and local film industry infrastructure.

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