Guns Akimbo
Guns Akimbo

Movie spotlight

Guns Akimbo

2020
Movie
98 min
English

An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users63%
Director: Jason LeidfundingGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Miles, a timid video game developer, finds himself in a real-life deathmatch after unknowingly signing up for a lethal online game. Forced to fight to the death against Nix, a ruthless killer, Miles must overcome his fears and insecurities to survive. All while being streamed live to a global audience, he navigates a chaotic underworld of online gladiators and treacherous enforcers.

Critical Reception

Guns Akimbo received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot derivative and its humor heavy-handed. However, some praised its energetic direction, stylish visuals, and the committed performances of its lead actors, particularly Samara Weaving's portrayal of Nix. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its over-the-top action and dark comedy, while others found it excessively violent and nonsensical.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action sequences and energetic visual style.

  • Samara Weaving's performance as the psychopathic assassin Nix was frequently highlighted as a standout element.

  • Criticized for its over-reliance on shock value and a predictable, albeit chaotic, narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Guns Akimbo' to be an entertaining, albeit chaotic, action-comedy. Many enjoyed the stylized violence and dark humor, with Daniel Radcliffe's performance also receiving positive mentions. However, some viewers felt the film was too gratuitous and lacked a substantial plot, leading to a polarizing reception among audiences.

Fun Fact

The distinctive dual-wielding pistols used by the protagonist are a pair of heavily customized Glock 17s, modified to appear as though they are permanently attached to his hands.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. Such a great, yet equally awful premise, it affords some top notch ridiculous abuse humor mixed with some of the most fun and fulfilling action I've seen in quite some time. Play...

Gimly

Gimly

I've made no secret about my opinions on Samara Weaving, but I was more than willing to give _Guns Akimbo_ a chance anyway. I wouldn't say I regret that decision, but I was underwhelmed. I'm going to use a term here that I have not used uni...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com As it becomes more and more common nowadays, I have to start this review by stating that no controversy surrounding this film affected my o...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

There's definite cheap fun to be had here, just try not to go in with expectations too high. This was potential wasted, but at least we always have 'Deathgasm' to fall back on. - Jess Fenton Read Jess' full article... https://www.maket...