Crisis
Crisis

Crisis

2021Movie118 minEnglish

Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users59%
Director: Nicholas JareckiGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A multi-layered thriller that explores the opioid crisis in America. The story follows three distinct narratives: a drug trafficker whose business is about to collapse, an undercover DEA agent trying to expose corporate corruption, and a father whose son died of an overdose and is searching for answers. Their paths intersect as the devastating consequences of pharmaceutical greed and addiction unfold.

Critical Reception

Crisis received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its ambitious scope and performances from its star-studded cast, particularly Gary Oldman. However, some critics found the film's narrative to be overly complicated and its handling of the sensitive subject matter to be somewhat superficial or clichéd. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its ensemble cast and ambitious attempt to tackle a significant issue.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that sometimes lacks depth in its portrayal of the opioid crisis.
  • Some reviewers felt the film tried to do too much, leading to a less impactful narrative.

Google audience: Google users expressed a range of opinions, with many appreciating the film's serious subject matter and the efforts of the actors. However, a common sentiment was that the plot felt disjointed and failed to deliver a consistently engaging experience. Some viewers found the film to be a bit preachy or predictable.

Fun Fact

Armie Hammer, who plays the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, was originally set to star in the film. However, following allegations of misconduct against him, his scenes were reportedly reshot with another actor, though this has not been officially confirmed by the production or studio.

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