Doubtful
Doubtful

Doubtful

2017Movie88 minHebrew

Assi, a screenwriter and poet, is stuck in his personal life. He is full of doubt, disturbing thoughts, and existential restlessness. He is sentenced to community service due to a drunken-driving motorcycle accident in which he was involved. For his community service, he is sent to work with juvenile delinquents in Beersheba - the desert city in southern Israel - who are under house arrest and must attend sessions with Assi in the neighborhood shelter as a condition for their parole. Their extreme personalities, their riotous energy, and their charm awaken in him curiosity and attraction; together, they break through the boundaries of the rehabilitative framework.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jonathan SobolGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Australian special forces soldier, seeking redemption, takes a job guarding a young heiress at a remote mining town. When a ruthless mercenary group invades the property, he must fight to protect her and confront his own haunted past. The mission quickly turns into a desperate battle for survival against overwhelming odds. He must rely on his skills and instincts to overcome the attackers and ensure their escape.

Critical Reception

Doubtful received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling narrative or memorable performances. It struggled to find a significant audience upon release.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic and predictable storyline.
  • Characters lack depth and fail to engage the audience.
  • Action sequences are present but not enough to salvage the weak plot.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Doubtful' is scarce, and no specific trends regarding what users liked or disliked can be definitively identified from publicly available reviews.

Fun Fact

Despite being marketed as a significant Mel Gibson film, his role is relatively minor and he appears for a limited portion of the movie.

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