Security
Security

Security

2021Movie118 minItalian

After the assault of a young woman in their seaside town, a security expert and his family get caught in a powerful riptide of secrets and lies.

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IMDb5.2/10
Google Users55%
Director: Jake AvnetGenres: Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A mentally unstable ex-soldier suffering from PTSD is hired as a security guard for a young woman who is being targeted by a ruthless cartel. As the cartel closes in, he must confront his own demons and fight for survival. The film explores themes of redemption and the struggle against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Security received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging the performances of its lead actors while criticizing the film's predictable plot and derivative nature. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the action sequences and Banderas's performance, while others found the story lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers some tense action sequences.
  • Performances by Banderas and Kingsley provide a degree of gravitas.
  • The plot is seen as overly familiar and lacking in innovation.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be an okay action thriller, with many appreciating Antonio Banderas's effort. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was uninspired and predictable, failing to offer anything new to the genre. The film's pacing and underdeveloped characters were also common points of criticism.

Fun Fact

Antonio Banderas has previously played roles involving intense security or bodyguard duties in films like 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' (2017) and 'Uncharted' (2022).

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