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Drug$
A feature-length documentary about the soaring price of medicines in the U.S., featuring interviews with academics, patients, advocates and political leaders, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressman Elijah Cummings. In a titanic struggle against corporate greed, see how a diverse group of concerned Americans is fighting back to keep lifesaving medicines affordable for us all.
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Plot Summary
A gritty crime drama unfolds as two brothers, facing mounting debts, conspire to rob a drug cartel's illicit stash house. Their desperate plan quickly escalates into a brutal and violent confrontation when the cartel's enforcers retaliate. The brothers find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse, battling for survival against ruthless criminals and the law.
Critical Reception
Drug$ received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its intense atmosphere, graphic violence, and compelling performances, particularly from Vince Vaughn. However, some found its lengthy runtime and bleak tone to be challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brutal and unflinching portrayal of crime.
Vince Vaughn's performance as a desperate man is a standout.
The film's deliberate pacing and extreme violence may alienate some viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlighted the film's intense action sequences and realistic depiction of the criminal underworld. Some viewers found the plot predictable and the overall tone excessively grim, but many appreciated the film's commitment to its dark themes.
Fun Fact
S. Craig Zahler, known for his distinctive style of violent and character-driven crime films, wrote the screenplay specifically for Donnie Yen, envisioning him in the role of a skilled martial artist caught in the criminal underworld.
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