Total Detox
Total Detox

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Total Detox

2011
Movie
97 min
Czech

Young drug addict Martin is forced by his father to stop taking drugs. While he struggles with his addiction, there is a serial killer in the town, brutally massacring all drug addicts with axe. The only solution for Martin, how not to get murdered, is a total detoxification.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Dmitriy AstakhovGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, living a reclusive life, is drawn back into the world of danger when his estranged daughter goes missing. He must confront his past and utilize his specialized skills to find her. The film explores themes of redemption, family bonds, and the consequences of a violent past.

Critical Reception

Total Detox received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some acknowledged the action sequences and the performances of the lead actors as minor highlights. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a generic thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a standard revenge/rescue narrative with little originality.

  • Action sequences are competently executed but fail to elevate the overall film.

  • Performances, particularly from the seasoned actors, offer moments of intensity.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a generally uninspired thriller that doesn't offer much beyond its basic premise.

Fun Fact

Oleg Taktarov, known for his MMA background, often performs his own stunts in action films.

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