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After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
A former Special Forces operative is disowned by the military and struggles to make a living. He takes on a private mercenary contract, but when he arrives at his assignment, he uncovers a deadly conspiracy that forces him to go on the run. He must use his skills to survive and expose the truth before it's too late.
The Contractor received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its tense action sequences and Chris Pine's performance, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were generally more receptive to the film's straightforward action elements.
Praised for its visceral action and Chris Pine's committed performance.
Criticized for a familiar and somewhat formulaic plot.
Acknowledged for its competent direction and suspenseful set pieces.
Google audience: Audiences generally found "The Contractor" to be an entertaining action thriller with solid performances, particularly from Chris Pine. Many appreciated the film's pacing and fight choreography, though some felt the story lacked originality.
The film features extensive practical effects and stunt work, with lead actor Chris Pine undergoing rigorous physical training to perform many of his own stunts.
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Well, I suppose even Chris Pine has bills - and this rather lacklustre effort must have been his accountant's suggestion of best ways to pay. Here, he plays the down on his luck "Harper" - a former American Special Forces operative - who jo...
Okay as a time-waster and perfectly watchable as Chris Pine, as always, makes for a great lead, but the story is really predictable and the finale, which I think only was 10-minutes, felt really rushed and unsatisfying. It's a mix of Jack R...
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-contractor-spoiler-free-review "The Contractor is one more generic action flick with a story borrowed directly from the formulaic Hollywood closet, without any surpr...