Check Point
Check Point

Movie spotlight

Check Point

2017
Movie
97 min
English

In Port City, North Carolina, a vagrant discovers plans for an invasion. His attempts to warn law enforcement are ignored but when the Sheriff notices odd interactions with other townsfolk, he begins to look into the claim of a sleeper cell living amongst the locals.

Insights

IMDb4.1/10
Director: Thomas J. ChurchillGenres: Action, Thriller, War

Plot Summary

A hardened Army Ranger, recently returned from a dangerous mission, finds himself trapped in a surreal world when a mysterious checkpoint becomes the focal point of escalating tension. As he and his fellow soldiers confront an unknown enemy, they must decipher the true nature of their confinement and fight for survival against an unseen force.

Critical Reception

Check Point received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and confusing narrative as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall consensus pointed to a film that failed to deliver on its potential, often feeling derivative of other military thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's narrative is often hard to follow, leaving audiences confused.

  • While there are action elements, they fail to elevate the weak plot and character development.

  • Many reviewers found the film to be derivative and lacking originality.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available or widely documented for this film.

Fun Fact

Despite its contemporary setting, the film deals with themes of psychological warfare and the disorientation experienced by soldiers in combat zones, drawing parallels to the surreal nature of conflict.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

I have seen multiple reviews from US soldiers who have given _Check Point_ high praises (and ratings). Speaking as a viewer who is not even an American citizen, I feel my 1.5★ was generous. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid...