The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour

The Eleventh Hour

2008Movie93 minEnglish

After years as a prisoner of war Michael Adams, a former Navy SEAL, is trying to live a normal life. However, his life is turned upside-down when his estranged wife has a bomb implanted into her skull to assure that he will assassinate a US Senator. Now Michael has less than 12 hours to kill the Senator or the bomb will detonate. An action-packed, thrill a minute ride!

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Guy RitchieGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled detective and his estranged father, a former criminal, must put aside their differences to solve a series of brutal murders plaguing London. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, forcing them to confront their own troubled pasts and rely on each other to survive.

Critical Reception

The Eleventh Hour garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its stylish direction and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the plot to be convoluted and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slick visual style and intense atmosphere.
  • Jude Law's performance as the troubled detective was a highlight.
  • Some critics found the narrative overly complex and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's gritty tone and the dynamic between the lead characters, though some felt the story lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a potential television series before being developed into a standalone movie.

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