Point-Blank
Point-Blank

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Point-Blank

2019
Movie
87 min
French

Justine, 40, is struggling to reconcile her family life and her job as a police officer in the serious-crimes squad. Then she's accused of stealing money during a raid that goes wrong.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users45%
Director: Joe LynchGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A gruff emergency room nurse, Paul, finds his life turned upside down when a wounded man and woman stumble into his hospital. He quickly realizes they are involved in a deadly conspiracy and must now race against time to save his pregnant wife. With the help of the wounded man, Paul must navigate a treacherous path through a corrupt police force and dangerous criminals to rescue his family.

Critical Reception

Point Blank received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and inconsistent tone. However, some praised the action sequences and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Anthony Mackie. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • While featuring a capable cast, the film struggles with a predictable plot.

  • The action sequences are energetic but fail to elevate the overall narrative.

  • A remake that doesn't bring much new to the table, feeling somewhat generic.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Point Blank' to be an action-packed but ultimately unoriginal film. While some appreciated the fast pace and fight choreography, many felt the story was too familiar and lacked depth.

Fun Fact

Point Blank is a remake of the 2010 French film of the same name (À bout portant), which also served as the basis for the 2014 Indian film 'Ugly'.

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