24 Hours to Live
24 Hours to Live

24 Hours to Live

2017Movie94 minEnglish

An assassin seeks redemption after being given a second chance at life.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users48%
Director: Brian SmrzGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened mercenary has just 24 hours to solve the mystery of his own imminent death. A ruthless criminal underworld is the only thing standing between him and the truth. In a race against time, he must confront his past and fight for his future. This action-packed thriller explores themes of redemption and mortality.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. Audience scores were slightly more favorable, appreciating the high-octane action despite the narrative shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the premise offers potential, the execution falls flat with a weak narrative.
  • Ethan Hawke delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to salvage the film.
  • The action sequences are repetitive and lack originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some viewers enjoyed the action and Ethan Hawke's involvement, many felt the story was predictable and lacked depth. The futuristic elements and the concept of limited time were appreciated by a segment of the audience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, utilizing its diverse landscapes to create the futuristic urban setting.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

76/100 A professional mercenary is brought back from the dead using a medical technique developed by the company he works for. Unfortunately, it only gives him 24 hours and the company finds that it probably wasn't a good idea to bring h...
tmdb15435519

tmdb15435519

Can't shake the feeling that this should have been way better than it was. Disappointed and a little hurt that Ethan Hawke would be cast in such an abysmal role.
Gimly

Gimly

Objectively I'm sure there's plenty of negative things I could say about _24 Hours to Live_. I mean, it's not exactly a cerebral thriller. But these action scenes are the exact right kinda fun. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would perso...