Those Who Wish Me Dead
Those Who Wish Me Dead

Those Who Wish Me Dead

2021Movie100 minEnglish

A young boy finds himself pursued by two assassins in the Montana wilderness, with a survival expert determined to protect him, and a forest fire threatening to consume them all.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users64%
Director: Taylor SheridanGenres: Action, Thriller, Western, Crime

Plot Summary

A teenage boy, witness to a murder, is thrown into the wilderness with two assassins on his trail. He finds refuge with a survival expert who is still dealing with her own past trauma. Together, they must fight for survival as they are hunted by the assassins through the treacherous Montana wilderness.

Critical Reception

Those Who Wish Me Dead received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Taylor Sheridan's direction and the action sequences, but some found the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences generally appreciated the suspense and performances, particularly Angelina Jolie's.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense action sequences and Angelina Jolie's commanding presence.
  • Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure and underdeveloped characters.
  • The film effectively blends thriller elements with a rugged, survivalist setting.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an exciting and visually impressive thriller, appreciating the action and the performances. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but the overall consensus leaned towards a positive and engaging viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Michael Koryta.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Those Who Wish Me Dead offers a promising premise based on Michael Koryta’s novel, but suffers from underdeveloped plot points and character arcs. While the film delivers in visual spectacle—especially the wildfire effects—and offers stando...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Despite absolutely loving Taylor Sheridan's last attempt at directing (Wind River), this action-thriller lacks that incredibly captivating element of his previous screenplays (Hell or High Water, Sicario). Boasting remarkable performances f...
RADIO1'S MR. MOVIE!-MAD AMI 🌠

RADIO1'S MR. MOV...

**AMAZING Performances & Visuals , But An Anticlimactic , Even -_ABRUPT_- Finalé . . . . . . I'm Afraid This Was Just ANOTHER Tragic Victim Of The PANDEMIC 😔 .** A "Good, Old Fashioned" **-{ _B I G_ }-** Screen Mini Review . _____...
Giovanni

Giovanni

“Those who wish me dead” provides a great dose of adrenaline. Interesting character’s evolutions which deserve to be watched.Connor, a teenager who witnessed a terrible execution with his own eyes, needs to hide himself from those murders, ...
JPV852

JPV852

Serviceable suspense-thriller has Angelina Jolie in her element. Has a little Cliffhanger vibe in terms of the main character and their past tragedies but still works for the most part. Nothing fantastic and not up to the standards from Tay...