Jackhammered!
Jackhammered!

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Jackhammered!

2020
Movie
Adult · 18+
105 min
Czech

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Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users65%
Director: Dirk DigglerGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A team of elite demolition experts, known for their unorthodox methods, are hired for what seems like a simple job: demolishing an abandoned industrial complex. However, they soon uncover a hidden underground network of smugglers using the site for illicit activities. The team must use their unique skills and their trusty jackhammers to dismantle the criminal operation before it's too late, leading to a chaotic and explosive showdown.

Critical Reception

Jackhammered! received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its plot thin and its reliance on action sequences over substance to be a detriment. Audiences, however, seemed to enjoy the over-the-top action and comedic elements, leading to a polarized response.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers on explosive action but lacks depth and originality.

  • Critics found the plot predictable and the humor hit-or-miss.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers appreciated the pure, unadulterated action spectacle.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a fun, albeit silly, action flick. Many enjoyed the fast-paced sequences and the chemistry between the lead actors, while some found the plot nonsensical and the constant explosions tiresome.

Fun Fact

The lead actors reportedly spent over 500 hours practicing with industrial-grade jackhammers to make their on-screen demolitions look authentic, though much of their work was digitally enhanced in post-production.

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