First Kill
First Kill

First Kill

2017Movie97 minEnglish

A police chief tries to solve a kidnapping that involves a bank robber holding a young boy hostage.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users28%
Director: Steven C. MillerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A police detective is framed for murder and must protect his daughter from a notorious crime lord while trying to clear his name. The daughter witnesses a murder and her father must protect her from the killer. The father is a former special forces soldier who becomes a target.

Critical Reception

First Kill received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was widely panned for its weak screenplay, poor direction, and uninspired performances, particularly from its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
  • Performances are largely wooden and uninspired.
  • Technical aspects like cinematography and editing are unremarkable.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing action thriller with a lack of originality and engaging characters. Many viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the weak story and unconvincing acting.

Fun Fact

Bruce Willis's role in the film is relatively small, leading some to speculate it was filmed over a very short period.

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r96sk

r96sk

Good enough. I felt satisfied after watching <em>'First Kill'</em>. Sure it isn't anything extremely memorable or overly creative/unique, but I came away feeling positive about it. It gave me what I wanted from a straight-to-video action...
Gimly

Gimly

After his "I actually kinda tried" performance in _Once Upon a Time in Venice_ earlier this year, Bruce Willis has obviously circled back to "not giving a fuck". Hayden Christensen is likewise a non-event in _First Kill_, probably Steven C....