Alex

A quiet carpenter named Alex lives a seemingly ordinary life with his wife and daughter. However, his past as a covert operative for a secret government agency resurfaces when his family is targeted by a ruthless cartel. Forced to confront his demons and the brutal skills he tried to leave behind, Alex must unleash his lethal expertise to protect those he loves.

Alex received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its fast-paced action and Devon Sawa's performance, while others found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous. Audience reception was somewhat more favorable, appreciating the straightforward revenge thriller elements.

• Devon Sawa delivers a compelling performance as the titular character.

• The film offers intense and brutal action sequences.

• However, the plot is often formulaic and lacks originality.

Google audience: Viewers generally enjoyed the action and Sawa's portrayal of a man pushed too far. Some found it to be a satisfyingly violent revenge flick, though a portion of reviewers felt it was predictable and relied too heavily on familiar tropes.

Director Eli Roth is known for his work in the horror genre, making 'Alex' a departure into a more action-oriented thriller for him.