Officer Downe
Officer Downe

Officer Downe

2016Movie88 minEnglish

A rookie cop is tasked with shadowing Officer Downe, a no-nonsense LAPD cop with regenerative powers, as he wages an ultra-violent war against the nefarious villains of Los Angeles.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Google Users55%
Director: Shawn CrahanGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a dystopian Los Angeles, Officer Dante Downe is a seemingly immortal police officer who is resurrected after each death to continue his brutal war on crime. When a new, powerful drug emerges, Downe must confront the dark forces behind it and uncover the conspiracy that allows him to return from the dead.

Critical Reception

Officer Downe received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its style over substance and its plot convoluted. However, some viewers appreciated its unique visual aesthetic and ultra-violent, no-holds-barred action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive, gritty visual style and energetic action.
  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
  • Noted for its extreme violence and dark, dystopian atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some finding the film's hyper-violent and stylized approach to be a unique and entertaining experience, while others found the plot nonsensical and the characters unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a graphic novel of the same name, written by Joe Casey and illustrated by Chris Burnham.

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