Movie spotlight
Clean
Fudo is a drug addict who decides to quit heroin and reconcile with his mother after his best friend dies. However, people continue to perceive him as an addict and refuse to believe he has really changed. Estranged from the people around him and tortured by feelings of guilt over his best friend's death, Fudo is at risk of returning to his old life.
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Plot Summary
A former special forces operative, haunted by his past actions, tries to live a quiet life as a mechanic. However, when his daughter gets involved with a dangerous criminal organization, he is forced to use his lethal skills to protect her and seek revenge.
Critical Reception
Clean (2017) received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. It was praised for its intense action sequences and Jason Momoa's performance, but some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other revenge thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visceral action and Jason Momoa's commanding presence.
Criticized for a familiar revenge plot that doesn't offer many surprises.
Visual style and gritty atmosphere were noted as highlights by some reviewers.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action-heavy nature and Momoa's portrayal of a tormented protagonist. However, some viewers felt the story lacked originality and could have benefited from a more developed emotional arc for the characters.
Fun Fact
The film's gritty aesthetic and violent undertones were intentionally designed to evoke classic exploitation films while modernizing the revenge thriller genre.
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