Die in a Gunfight
Die in a Gunfight

Die in a Gunfight

2021Movie92 minEnglish

Mary and Ben are the star-crossed black sheep of two powerful families engaged in a centuries-long feud. When the pair reignite a romance after many years apart, their forbidden love draws a motley assortment of schemers and killers into their orbit, and as fists and bullets fly, it becomes clear that violent delights will have violent ends.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users42%
Director: Collin SchiffliGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In this modern Romeo and Juliet-esque tale, two young lovers from warring families find themselves caught in the crossfire of a decades-old feud. Their forbidden romance escalates amidst a backdrop of betrayal, revenge, and relentless violence. As they try to escape the destructive cycle, they are forced to confront the dangerous consequences of their families' hatred.

Critical Reception

Die in a Gunfight received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot derivative and its execution lacking. While the performances of the lead actors were sometimes noted, the film was widely criticized for its unoriginality and excessive violence that failed to serve a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a stylish, violent take on a classic forbidden love story but ultimately feels uninspired.
  • Critics found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous, overshadowing any potential for emotional depth.
  • Performances were a mixed bag, with some acknowledging the leads' efforts in a weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the movie to be overly violent and cliché. Some viewers appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors and the attempt at a stylistic approach, but the common sentiment is that the film doesn't offer anything new or particularly engaging.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Collin Schiffli, previously directed the acclaimed drama 'All These Sons' (2015) which explored themes of masculinity and violence, marking a shift in genre for his feature film work.

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JPV852

JPV852

A movie that could've been balls-to-wall insane that instead was pretty blasé. It's another Romeo and Juliet type story but here really had no connection with either lead though Alexandra Daddario was nice to look at. Justin Chatwin as a co...