Beckett
Beckett

Movie spotlight

Beckett

2021
Movie
109 min
Italian

An American tourist in Greece finds himself on the run after a tragic accident plunges him into a political conspiracy that makes him a target for assassination.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users66%
Director: Ferdinando Cito FilomarinoGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

While on vacation in Greece with his girlfriend April, American tourist Beckett gets caught in a tragic accident and becomes the target of a massive manhunt. Forced to flee across the country, desperately trying to reach the American embassy in Athens, he uncovers a dark political conspiracy. With dangerous forces closing in, Beckett must rely on his wits and resilience to survive and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Beckett received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised John David Washington's performance and the film's tense action sequences, some found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film's political undertones were noted, but often felt overshadowed by the thriller elements. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the fast-paced chase and others criticizing the narrative's lack of depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful chase sequences and John David Washington's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of emotional depth.

  • The film effectively builds tension but struggles to fully develop its political thriller aspects.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent thriller with good action, appreciating the performances. However, many felt the story was somewhat formulaic and predictable, with some expressing a desire for more character development and a more compelling narrative arc.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Greece, providing a visually striking backdrop for the intense chase sequences.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
itsogs

itsogs

Entertainment, this will do it for those with low standards (like me) but I think most viewers would agree that the story was less than believable and a little disappointing since Beckett was used as a punching bag, a few times too often. T...

fourfridays

fourfridays

A nice being chased style movie. The storyline was stretching the limits of possibilities of a person with a tech background being able to jump off a two-storey parking garage. But all in all a good weekend watch.