The story is set at the 1972 Munich Olympics where the U.S. team lost the basketball championship for the first time in 36 years. The final moments of the final game have become one of the most controversial events in Olympic history. With play tied, the score table horn sounded during a second free throw attempt that put the U.S. ahead by one. But the Soviets claimed they had called for a time out before the basket and confusion ensued. The clock was set back by three seconds twice in a row and the Russians finally prevailed at the very last. The U.S. protested, but a jury decided in the USSR’s favor and Team USA voted unanimously to refuse its silver medals. The Soviet players have been treated as heroes at home.
A former prisoner is forced to go undercover as a drug informant for the police in a desperate attempt to regain his daughter's freedom. He must navigate the dangerous underworld of Stockholm while trying to outwit both the criminals and the authorities. The mission escalates into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, pushing him to his absolute limits.
"Three Seconds" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from lead actor David Dencik. However, some found the plot predictable or overly reliant on genre tropes. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the gripping narrative and action sequences.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlighted the film's engaging plot and the effectiveness of its action sequences in keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
The film is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Roslund & Hellström.
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