Point Blank
Point Blank

Point Blank

2019Movie86 minEnglish

A nurse is forced to spring a wounded murder suspect from the hospital when the man’s brother kidnaps his pregnant wife and wants to make a trade.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users58%
Director: Joe LynchGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A terminally ill nurse is thrust into a deadly race against time when his wife is kidnapped by a brutal crime boss. To save her, he must rely on the help of an unlikely ally and navigate a dangerous underworld filled with corrupt cops and ruthless killers. With only his wits and a few seconds of clarity, he fights to survive and bring his wife home.

Critical Reception

Point Blank received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and performances, particularly from Frank Grillo, while others criticized its derivative plot and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with many appreciating the fast-paced action but finding the story predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and lead performances.
  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and reliance on genre tropes.
  • Seen as a serviceable, if uninspired, action-thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a decent action flick with good performances, especially from Frank Grillo. However, many felt the plot was predictable and failed to offer anything new to the genre.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the 2010 French film of the same name, 'À bout portant'.

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Gimly

Gimly

Joe Lynch's work is pretty much always just enough to provide an argument that they could be considered "good". _Point Blank_ is another in that line. I won't come back for a second viewing, but this was honestly kind of fun. Anthony Mackie...