A Target
A Target

Movie spotlight

A Target

2019
Movie
8 min
Finnish

A shopping trip gets an unexpected ending, when two utterly unknown men take their measure with social media videos rather than fists.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: David H. ArmstrongGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former contract killer, trying to live a quiet life, is forced back into his violent past when his estranged daughter becomes involved with a dangerous criminal organization. He must confront his old demons and utilize his deadly skills one last time to protect her. The film follows his desperate race against time through a world of betrayal and bloodshed.

Critical Reception

While "A Target" aims for gritty action, it often falls short, receiving mixed reviews. Critics noted its ambition in tackling a familiar action trope but frequently pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the film's straightforward action sequences and the lead actor's commitment, though many felt it lacked originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent, if uninspired, action sequences.

  • Familiar plot elements and predictable twists.

  • Lead performance offers some grit but can't elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with some viewers enjoying the action and straightforward narrative, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the action genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in and around the industrial outskirts of a mid-sized American city, aiming for a raw and gritty aesthetic that mirrors the protagonist's troubled past.

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