Riot

A former special ops officer, who is haunted by his past, finds himself in a desperate fight for survival when a group of ruthless criminals takes over the building where his son is being held. He must use all his skills to rescue his child and take down the heavily armed perpetrators before time runs out.

Riot received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and derivative action sequences. While some praised the lead performance and occasional moments of tension, the film was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the action thriller genre.

• The film offers familiar action tropes without much originality.

• Damon Wayans Jr.'s performance is a highlight, but it can't save the movie.

• The plot is straightforward and lacks compelling twists.

Google audience: Audience reception for Riot is not widely documented on Google platforms, but available comments suggest it's a passable action film for those seeking straightforward thrills, though it doesn't offer much beyond basic genre expectations.

Despite its title, the film does not revolve around a large-scale riot, but rather a contained hostage situation within a building.