Bad Company
Bad Company

Bad Company

2018Movie90 minEnglish

Troubled teens in a 2nd chance 'bootcamp' program encounter a group of terrorists trying to take out a rural nuclear power plant. Stuck in remote area with no skills or communication to the outside world, the teens find they are the only thing that can stop a nuclear threat.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users48%
Director: Peter S. SmithGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

The film follows the story of Jake Harris, a young hacker who gets caught up in a dangerous world of espionage and betrayal. When a mission goes wrong, he must team up with an unlikely ally to expose a conspiracy that threatens national security. Facing betrayal at every turn, Jake must learn to trust his instincts and fight for survival in a race against time.

Critical Reception

Bad Company (2018) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious plot and action sequences, many found the execution to be muddled and cliché. The film struggled to find a consistent tone, oscillating between serious thriller and comedic elements without fully succeeding at either. Its critical performance indicated a lack of originality and a predictable narrative arc.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver a compelling blend of action and comedy, often feeling generic.
  • Plot twists are predictable and the characters lack depth.
  • While visually competent, the film suffers from a weak script and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a disappointment, with many citing a predictable plot and uninspired performances. Some viewers appreciated the action elements, but the overall sentiment was that the film failed to live up to its potential and felt like a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a darker, more serious thriller before undergoing significant script changes to incorporate comedic elements, which many critics felt was detrimental to its overall impact.

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