Relentless
Relentless

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Relentless

2020
Movie
73 min
English

An ex-convict released from prison comes to the aid of a young prostitute from a gang. He has one day to stay out of trouble before he leaves to start his new life. As events accelerate out of control at their every turn he questions his loyalty, to himself and his new found freedom or to his new friend.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users55%
Director: David P. SmithGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Black Ops agent, haunted by his past, is forced back into action when his family is targeted by a ruthless crime syndicate. He must use all his skills to protect his loved ones and bring down the organization responsible. The film follows his desperate race against time as he navigates a dangerous underworld filled with betrayal and violence.

Critical Reception

Relentless received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the action sequences, others found the film to be a generic entry in the action-thriller genre, lacking originality and depth. Audience scores were slightly more forgiving, appreciating the straightforward action and the performance of the lead actor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired action sequences fail to elevate a familiar revenge plot.

  • The film suffers from a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • While watchable for fans of the genre, it offers little new to the action-thriller landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed-to-positive sentiment. Many viewers enjoyed the action and fight choreography, finding it to be a satisfying popcorn flick. However, a significant portion of the audience found the plot to be clichéd and the acting uninspired, leading to disappointment for those seeking a more original story.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, abandoned warehouse to help create a gritty, confined atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist's isolation.

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