Running with the Devil
Running with the Devil

Running with the Devil

2019Movie100 minEnglish

A leader of a drug cartel sends his two toughest henchmen to investigate why a shipment was botched.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users36%
Director: Jason CabellGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a pack of cocaine is stolen from a cartel, a former detective is pulled back into the drug war he tried to escape. He must navigate the dangerous underworld and confront his own demons to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Critical Reception

Running with the Devil received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere, the film struggled to find a compelling narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a predictable and uninspired crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a confusing and disjointed narrative.
  • Nicolas Cage's performance, while energetic, couldn't salvage the weak script.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver a satisfying crime thriller experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be disappointing, with many criticizing the plot's lack of clarity and the overall execution. Some viewers felt it was a forgettable entry in the crime genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around New York City, with many scenes taking place in the grittier parts of Queens and Brooklyn to capture an authentic urban crime atmosphere.

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CinemaSerf

Surely, by 2019, Nicolas Cage had sorted out his issues with the IRS?? Otherwise, what on earth possessed him and an equally out-of-sorts Laurence Fishburne to take part in this third rate crime drama. The pair are despatched by their bioss...