Five: Find Your Limit
Five: Find Your Limit

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Five: Find Your Limit

2016
Movie
74 min
German

A "found footage" film about five contestants plus film crew who enter an abandoned mental hospital for the night.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Thomas SiebenGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, known for his intense training regimes, is forced to confront his past when a dangerous mission requires him to push his physical and mental limits to the extreme. He must battle against time and formidable adversaries to protect the innocent and uncover a conspiracy.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often highlighting its ambition in action sequences but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found it to be a passable thriller with some intense moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty action and physical performances.

  • Criticized for a formulaic narrative and lack of character depth.

  • Considered a serviceable, albeit uninspired, action thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally sparse, with some viewers appreciating the action-oriented plot and the effort put into the fight choreography, while others found it to be a forgettable and derivative entry in the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Julia Dietze, underwent rigorous physical training to perform many of the action sequences herself, aiming for a heightened sense of realism in the combat scenes.

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