Impacto mortal
Impacto mortal

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Impacto mortal

1998
Movie
103 min
Spanish

A young, single mother hires a private detective to follow her daughter with the suspicion that she's dating a drug dealer. During the course of the investigation, the detective falls in love with the young girl, as the plot thickens and the investigation turns into an action-packed persecution, and the search for the missing girl.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Javier ElorrietaGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former police agent, now working as a bodyguard, becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after witnessing a murder. He must protect a woman who holds the key to uncovering the truth, all while evading assassins and corrupt officials.

Critical Reception

Impacto Mortal received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were acknowledged, the film struggled to stand out in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative storyline that borrows heavily from other genre films.

  • Action sequences are present but lack innovation and impact.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a formulaic thriller that doesn't offer much in terms of originality or excitement.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Máxima condena' (Maximum Sentence) before being changed to 'Impacto mortal' (Mortal Impact).

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