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2014Movie23 minEnglish

A Twilight Zone-inspired cautionary tale about a young mother forced to come face-to-face with her deepest desire.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users60%
Director: Camille DelamarreGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a crime-ridden Detroit, walled off and abandoned, residents live in constant fear. Lincoln, a hardened ex-convict, goes undercover to bring down a ruthless drug lord named Tremaine who holds the neighborhood hostage. With the help of his crew, Lincoln must navigate a dangerous underworld and confront his own past to save the community.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot, weak dialogue, and reliance on action clichés. However, some praised its fast-paced action sequences and the lead performance, though these were not enough to elevate the overall critical standing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar plot and uninspired execution hinder the film's potential.
  • Relies heavily on action sequences, which are competent but not groundbreaking.
  • Despite a strong central performance, the film struggles with originality and depth.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an action-packed but ultimately predictable experience. While some appreciated the fight choreography and energetic pace, many felt it was a rehash of earlier, better films and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to be a remake of John Carpenter's 1986 film 'Big Trouble in Little China', but the script was rewritten to become 'Brick Mansions' after the rights expired.

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