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Crush(ed)
Wilbur Krump has just about every card stacked against him; with an empty bank account, a dead end job, a few extra pounds, and a cop who has it out for him. If that's not enough he still lives with his mother! So who in their right mind would want to marry him? Follow this improbable story of how a guy so 'down on his luck' finds his way to the chapel.
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Plot Summary
A young woman seeks revenge on the dangerous drug dealers who brutally assault her and leave her for dead. She embarks on a relentless mission to hunt them down, one by one, systematically dismantling their operation and their lives. As her pursuit intensifies, she finds herself pushed to her physical and psychological limits.
Critical Reception
Crush(ed) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a brutal and gratuitous revenge thriller. While some acknowledged its intense violence and Sarah Butler's committed performance, many found the film overly reliant on shock value and lacking in narrative depth or originality within the genre. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its raw intensity and others finding it too extreme or unpleasant.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visceral and relentless portrayal of violence.
Criticized for its lack of subtlety and reliance on shock tactics.
Sarah Butler's performance as the vengeful protagonist was often highlighted.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1978 film 'I Spit on Your Grave' but evolved into its own story after rights issues.
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