The Chops
The Chops

The Chops

2003Movie86 minFrench

A father arrives at his son's house one evening. They begin talking about women, love, relationships and things turn awkward fast.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Charles WinklerGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Detective Mark Colton is haunted by a past mistake that led to his partner's death. When a series of brutal murders begins to mirror his own unresolved case, Colton finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation. He must confront his demons and race against time to catch the killer before they strike again. The case forces him to question his own sanity and the nature of justice.

Critical Reception

The Chops received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some performances, particularly Ray Liotta's, were noted as decent, the film was largely criticized for its predictable plot, generic thriller elements, and underdeveloped characters. It failed to make a significant impact upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its derivative plot and lack of originality.
  • Performances are serviceable but unable to elevate the material.
  • The film struggles to maintain suspense or provide a compelling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse due to the film's limited release and lack of widespread popularity. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, finding the film to be an uninspired crime thriller.

Fun Fact

Despite a cast featuring several recognizable actors like Ray Liotta and Tom Sizemore, 'The Chops' had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely known.

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