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A thief makes a disturbing discovery in the house where he breaks in. Later, when he returns to the same house with his partner in crime, things are no longer how he expected.
Two friends work as professional car thieves, using their skills to rob wealthy individuals. Their latest target, a wealthy businessman, turns out to be more dangerous than they anticipated when one of them is discovered during the heist. The tables are turned as the businessman begins to hunt down the thieves, forcing them to fight for their lives.
Bad Samaritan received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its tone inconsistent. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly David Tennant's menacing turn, the film was largely criticized for its underdeveloped characters and a lack of originality in its thriller elements.
While David Tennant delivers a chilling performance, the film suffers from a predictable plot and uneven pacing.
The thriller elements are hampered by a lack of originality and underdeveloped character motivations.
Despite a promising premise, 'Bad Samaritan' ultimately fails to deliver a compelling or suspenseful narrative.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit predictable, thriller. Many appreciated David Tennant's villainous role and the moments of suspense, but felt the story lacked originality and the ending was somewhat unsatisfying.
The film marked the directorial debut of Dean Devlin, who is more widely known as a producer and screenwriter for films like 'Independence Day' and 'The Patriot'.
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Such a simple opening act, hints of shady poking is ugly head. The real adventure begins with our main characters showing their hands slowly. The lead into the cat and mouse game is palpable, putting my heart in my throat for a moment. It...
That whole _"...until they broke into the **wrong house**..."_ premise is certainly not original, but it's a trope I genuinely enjoy, and _Bad Samaritan_ is a great and interesting example of it. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. W...
I did not enjoy the movie. The trailer looked really interesting and I really like David Tennant. The movie had some strange editing choices. It’s unintentionally funny but not a movie thats so bad its fun. To give you a quick spoiler fr...