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Submission

2011Movie4 minEnglish

Submission is set in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where you learn to use your opponent’s strength to vanquish them. The unlikely winner engages us in her internal dialogue, remembering the moment in her childhood when she discovered how she wanted clothes to serve her as a protective armour.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Richard BellGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, finds herself in a dangerous situation when she is abducted by a man named Miles. As she struggles to survive and escape, she uncovers disturbing truths about her captor and the circumstances that led to her predicament. The film explores themes of control, manipulation, and the resilience of the human spirit under extreme duress.

Critical Reception

Submission received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its dark and disturbing themes. While some praised the performances, particularly Kelli Giddish, the film's plot and pacing were frequently criticized as being predictable or underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many finding the film too grim and lacking in emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.
  • Performances are a highlight, but cannot save the weak narrative.
  • Deemed too grim and lacking in substance by many viewers.

Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Submission' is scarce, but the limited available reviews suggest viewers found the film overly bleak and unengaging, with few positive comments regarding its overall execution.

Fun Fact

Although Kelli Giddish starred in 'Submission,' she is perhaps more widely known for her role as Detective Amanda Rollins in the popular TV crime drama 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.

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