Bent
Bent

Bent

2018Movie96 minEnglish

On his latest private investigation, a shamed former cop connects a murder case to a government conspiracy involving rogue agents from a top spy agency.

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IMDb5.0/10
Google Users45%
Director: Bobby MorescoGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A burnt-out detective investigates the disappearance of a rookie cop, only to uncover a web of corruption and a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled with a mysterious woman and facing dangerous forces that want to keep the truth buried. The investigation forces him to confront his own past demons while racing against time to find the truth.

Critical Reception

Bent received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some performances were noted, the film was largely criticized for its predictable twists and reliance on genre tropes. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
  • Performances are uneven, with little character development.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver a compelling thriller experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a predictable and uninspired crime thriller. Many viewers expressed disappointment with the plot's lack of originality and the underdeveloped characters, feeling it was a forgettable experience.

Fun Fact

John Travolta's role as the antagonist was reportedly a late addition to the cast, with production facing significant challenges during its development and filming stages.

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Gimly

Gimly

Arguably one of those ones where I'm at the very least partly to blame, for not giving _Bent_ 100% of my attention, but this seemed both pretty unclear and pretty... not... good... _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, bu...