The 355
The 355

The 355

2022Movie122 minEnglish

A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organization from acquiring a deadly weapon to send the world into chaos.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users75%
Director: Simon KinbergGenres: Action, Thriller, Spy

Plot Summary

When a top-secret weapon falls into the hands of a group of mercenaries, elite international agents must band together to retrieve it. Led by CIA agent Mace Brown, the diverse group of operatives includes German agent Marie Schmidt, Colombian psychologist Graciela Rivera, and Chinese computer specialist Lin Mi Sheng. They must overcome their suspicions and trust each other to prevent global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

The 355 received generally negative reviews from critics, who criticized its predictable plot, derivative action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. While the ensemble cast was praised for their chemistry, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded spy-thriller genre. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a missed opportunity.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic script and a lack of originality.
  • Despite a talented cast, the characters feel underdeveloped and thinly written.
  • The action sequences, while occasionally exciting, often feel generic and uninspired.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The 355' to be an entertaining, albeit forgettable, action flick. Many praised the chemistry and performances of the lead actresses, enjoying the globe-trotting adventure. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked the sophistication of other spy thrillers.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'The 355', refers to the codename used by an all-female spy ring in America during the Revolutionary War.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**While The 355 might not have been a stand-out blockbuster of a film, it still was enjoyable.** The 355 hit almost every line of dialogue and every typical character type you have seen in a spy movie but still found a way to entertain i...
ngmdat

ngmdat

It will be more exciting if Penélope Cruz show some spy's skill.
FuraX

FuraX

An all women movie, I might just love it. Specially when I think Chastain and Kruger are people I just love watching .. usually. Some action, some tension, yeah !! But it's so fake, you'd think it's a Chinese production : globalization i...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "The 355 holds excellent performances from all people involved - especially Jessica Chastain (It: Chapter Two) and Lupita Nyong'o (Us). However, the generic screenplay, poor dialogues, and barel...
JPV852

JPV852

Pretty lifeless global action-thriller where it seemed co-writer and director Simon Kinberg was attempting to emulate the Bourne franchise (the cinematography and score especially reminded me of that series). The story is thin, predicta...
r96sk

r96sk

The cast do great, just a shame the rest of <em>'The 355'</em> isn't up to their level. Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong'o, Penélope Cruz and Fan Bingbing all produce, all of them give enjoyable performances and never became ...