Acts of Violence
Acts of Violence

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Acts of Violence

2018
Movie
86 min
English

When his fiancee is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers set out to track her down and save her before it is too late. Along the way, Roman teams up with Avery, a cop investigating human trafficking and fighting the corrupt bureaucracy that has harmful intentions.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users59%
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

When his sister is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, a former Marine Roman (Ashton Holmes) must team up with his brothers to rescue her. They are determined to bring the criminals to justice, even if it means bending the law to its breaking point. The group finds themselves in a race against time, navigating a dangerous underworld to save their loved one.

Critical Reception

Acts of Violence received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be derivative and gratuitously violent. While some acknowledged the performances, the overall consensus was that the movie failed to offer anything new to the genre and was overly grim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its excessive violence and lack of originality.

  • Criticized for its grim tone and predictable plot.

  • Some noted decent performances but were overwhelmed by the film's brutality.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many found the film to be excessively violent and disturbing, while a smaller portion appreciated the action sequences and the cast's efforts. The film's dark themes and graphic content were a common point of contention.

Fun Fact

The film was criticized for its graphic depiction of violence and its handling of sensitive subject matter, with some critics arguing it blurred the line between thriller and exploitation.

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1 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

I appreciate the dark nature of the story, but <em>'Acts of Violence'</em> is poor in most other areas; despite some decent cinematography in parts. Bruce Willis, first and foremost, barely features, so if you're watching this just for h...