Antagonist
Antagonist

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Antagonist

2020
Movie
22 min
Russian

Mark is at odds with his girlfriend, with the whole world and with himself. Once, a former colleague of Mark comes to the cinema where he works, with whom he has one unpleasant secret from the past.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Matthias HoeneGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman finds herself at the mercy of a dangerous game when her estranged father, a former elite operative, is forced to carry out assassinations. To survive, she must confront her own inner demons and the dark secrets of her family's past. As father and daughter are pulled deeper into a deadly conspiracy, they must rely on each other to expose the truth before they become the next targets.

Critical Reception

Antagonist received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its intense action sequences and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other action thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and kinetic action.

  • Taron Egerton delivers a compelling performance.

  • Some critics noted a familiar plot structure.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's fast-paced action and Taron Egerton's role, though some felt the story lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film's intense fight choreography was developed over several months, with the cast undergoing rigorous training to achieve a realistic and visceral combat style.

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