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Rendezvous
What starts out almost like a comedy in which two couples go out for dinner soon spins out of control. A harmless night out evolves into a fast and furious, deep and dark, and ultimately, tragic drama which ends with the death of one of the women.
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Plot Summary
A former assassin, living a quiet life, is forced back into his violent past when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must race against time and navigate the dangerous underworld to save her, confronting old enemies and making difficult choices along the way.
Critical Reception
Rendezvous (2005) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and derivative action sequences. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the genre elements while others found it lacking in originality and depth.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a generic storyline that offers little new to the assassin-on-a-mission genre.
Action sequences are competent but fail to elevate the movie beyond its predictable narrative.
Performances are serviceable, but the material does not give the actors much to work with.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Rendezvous (2005) are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion, with some finding it a passable action flick and others deeming it forgettable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Los Angeles and features several recognizable city landmarks in its action sequences.
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