City Sharks
City Sharks

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City Sharks

2003
Movie
100 min
English

To save the orphanage he grew up in unsuccesfull Mike needs a lot of Cash very fast. After the death of a loanshark right in front of his eyes he gets a great idea. He wants to pretend to work for the loanshark and collect debt money from the debtors. Therefore he seeks out the help of his two "orphanage Brothers" Jeff and Chief . Together they travel through Malaysia to collect the debt money. The only problem is they are no tough guys and the real tough guys are after them

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Robert AngeloGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

This crime thriller follows the descent of a young man into a life of crime after being drawn into the underbelly of a city. As he becomes entangled with dangerous individuals, he must navigate treacherous situations and make difficult choices that have far-reaching consequences. The film explores themes of ambition, desperation, and the price of success in a harsh urban environment.

Critical Reception

City Sharks received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempt at a gritty crime drama, the execution was widely seen as falling short of its potential. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its unoriginal storyline and lack of compelling characters.

  • Fails to deliver a gripping or memorable crime thriller experience.

  • Performances were deemed adequate but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a lack of engagement with the plot and a general sentiment that the film was forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which director Robert Angelo stated influenced some of the narrative and stylistic choices made during production.

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