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Rookie cop Alicia West, an Army veteran, inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. After realizing that the murder was committed by corrupt cops, she teams up with the one person from her community who is willing to help her as she tries to escape both the criminals out for revenge and the police who are desperate to destroy the incriminating footage.
A rookie cop, Alicia West, goes on the run when corrupt officers target her after she accidentally records evidence of their brutality. Teaming up with a former soldier and drug dealer, she must navigate the dangerous streets of her hometown to expose the truth before she is silenced.
Black and Blue received mixed reviews from critics. While Naomie Harris's performance was widely praised, the film was often criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on familiar genre tropes. Audiences had a similar reaction, appreciating the action sequences and central performance but finding the narrative lacking originality.
Praised for Naomie Harris's compelling performance as a determined protagonist.
Criticized for a formulaic and predictable storyline within the thriller genre.
Appreciated for its intense action sequences and social commentary on police brutality.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent thriller, with many highlighting Naomie Harris's strong performance. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit slow in parts but appreciated the action and the underlying message.
Director Deon Taylor stated that he aimed for the film to be a modern-day 'Robin Hood' story, with Alicia West fighting against corrupt systems to protect the community.
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Well made thriller with solid performances from Naomie Harris, Frank Grillo and even Tyrese Gibson. Not entirely predictable at least and kept me entertained throughout and didn't run out of gas as sometimes these type of thrillers do in th...