Revolver
Revolver

Movie spotlight

Revolver

1996
Movie
25 min
English

“Mai is a late-night pirate radio disc jockey, Dush is a boy from the street and Bob Finch is a detective constable with something to hide. As the night's drama unfolds, all three are brought together on a collision course.” - Radio Times (1996)

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: David GoyerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling boxer gets involved with the mob after a crooked promoter sets him up. He finds himself caught between his loyalty to his trainer and the allure of power and wealth offered by the criminal underworld. As his life spirals out of control, he must confront his choices and fight for his survival.

Critical Reception

Revolver was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the gritty atmosphere and a few performances, the film was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its predictable storyline and lack of originality.

  • Character development was considered weak, making it hard for audiences to connect.

  • Some appreciated the dark tone but felt it couldn't salvage a flawed script.

Google audience: Audience reception for Revolver is largely unavailable or mixed, with many viewers finding it to be a forgettable crime drama that doesn't offer much new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was written and directed by David Goyer, who would later gain significant recognition for his work on the Blade trilogy and as a writer and executive producer for the television series Da Vinci's Demons and Foundation.

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