Gimly
I haven't seen someone do the "_Die Hard_ In an X" thing in a way that I enjoyed in a while, so _Security_ was actually a pleasant surprise. Sure it's derivative, but a good time is a good time.
_Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would pers...
Security
2017Movie87 minEnglish
An ex-special services veteran, down on his luck and desperate for work, takes a job as a security guard at a run-down mall in a rough area of town. On his first night on the job, he opens the door to a distraught and desperate young girl who has fled the hijacking of a Police motorcade that was transporting her to testify as a witness in a trial. Hot on her heels is the psychopathic hijacker and his team of henchmen, who will stop at nothing to extract and eliminate the witness.
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IMDb5.6/10
Google Users50%
Director: Alain Desrochers•Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
A former special forces operative, now working as a security guard, must protect a young girl who witnessed a murder from a ruthless criminal gang and corrupt police officers.
Critical Reception
Security received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and reliance on action tropes. However, some viewers appreciated its straightforward thrills and Banderas's performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense action sequences and Banderas's lead role.
- Criticized for a derivative and uninspired storyline.
- Seen as a standard, no-frills action thriller.
Google audience: Audiences found the action sequences engaging, but many felt the plot was too familiar and lacked originality. Antonio Banderas's performance was a highlight for some.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with the derelict Vamco factory serving as a primary location.
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