Project Power
Project Power

Project Power

2020Movie113 minEnglish

An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users66%
Director: Henry Joost and Ariel SchulmanGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former soldier, a young drug dealer, and a police officer team up in New Orleans to stop the spread of a dangerous new drug that temporarily gives users superpowers. The drug, known as 'Power,' offers unpredictable abilities to those who take it, but with severe side effects and a ticking clock on its availability. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy behind the drug's creation and distribution, they uncover a larger threat that could have devastating consequences.

Critical Reception

Project Power received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback. However, many found the premise to be underdeveloped and the plot predictable, leading to a general consensus that the film was entertaining but lacked depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive premise and energetic action.
  • Criticized for an underdeveloped storyline and missed potential.
  • Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback deliver standout performances.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Project Power' to be an entertaining and action-packed film, appreciating the unique concept of temporary superpowers and the solid performances from the cast. However, some viewers felt the plot could have been more original and that the film didn't fully capitalize on its intriguing premise.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's unique visual effects for the superpowers were achieved through a combination of practical effects, CGI, and motion capture, with a focus on making each power feel distinct and impactful.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
tmdb15435519

tmdb15435519

An interesting premise and some decent acting, but in the same year as The Old Guard and right on the heals of Synchronic, this is just way too similar. Also, on that same note, I'm sick of these same lame "everyday superhero" films. Come u...
JTSeguin

JTSeguin

This movie had such promise. It could have spawned a new TV series akin to that of _Heroes_ or the more recent comic book adaptation _The Boys_. Instead it got trapped in a generic plot with a lot of unrealized potential. The story ...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is a weird one to categorize as it's a "super power" movie, but not a "super hero" movie. This actually mimics a lot of "Black Lightning" with more of a Marvel's "mutant growth ho...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Project Power is the most recent Netflix project featuring a great cast, but the attention-grabber for me is the screenplay debut for Matts...