Sharkskin 6
Sharkskin 6

Sharkskin 6

2005Movie100 minEnglish

The crew of a con-man organizes a slick plan to scam a famous game show host. As the body count rises so do their chances of being caught. Then the con-man's son arrives and things REALLY get sticky.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users40%
Director: John HarrisonGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced detective, haunted by a past case gone wrong, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when a ruthless mob boss resurfaces. He must confront his demons and navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and violence to bring the kingpin to justice, before more innocent lives are lost. The investigation forces him to team up with unlikely allies and push himself to the absolute limit.

Critical Reception

Sharkskin 6 received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot derivative and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many citing a lack of originality and a predictable narrative as major drawbacks, though some appreciated the performances of its veteran cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver a compelling crime narrative, relying on tired tropes.
  • Action sequences are poorly choreographed and lack excitement.
  • Performances are overshadowed by a weak script and predictable plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginal storyline and predictable twists. Many viewers felt the movie was a missed opportunity, failing to live up to the potential of its cast, and ultimately proving to be a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

Fun Fact

Eric Roberts, known for his prolific acting career, reportedly took on the role in 'Sharkskin 6' primarily due to a scheduling conflict with another project he had committed to.

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