Corruption
Corruption

Corruption

2007Movie90 minPortuguese

A crime drama based on the life of a woman who lived for years with a man that was the head of a corruption network in the Portuguese football world.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users51%
Director: Robert SchwentkeGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious and dangerous individual begins a campaign of terror in London, targeting seemingly random people. As the violence escalates, Detective Danny McCoy finds himself drawn into the dark underworld, uncovering a complex web of deceit and personal vendettas. The film explores the psychological toll of crime and the blurred lines between justice and revenge.

Critical Reception

Corruption received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its tense atmosphere and a few performances, while others criticized its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences were similarly divided, finding it a somewhat formulaic thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful moments.
  • Criticized for a weak and predictable storyline.
  • Some found the performances compelling, particularly Gerard Butler's.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a middling crime thriller with moments of intensity but ultimately let down by its predictable plot and lack of originality. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences and Butler's performance, but many felt it was forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film's initial working title was 'The Game' before being changed to 'Corruption'.

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