High Explosive

A former bomb disposal expert, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the dangerous world of explosives when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless mercenary. He must race against time to defuse a series of deadly bombs and confront his own demons to save her life.

High Explosive is a direct-to-video action film that received a generally lukewarm reception. Critics pointed to its predictable plot and derivative action sequences, though some acknowledged decent performances from its lead actors and a serviceable pace for fans of the genre.

• Offers standard action-thriller fare with a familiar premise.
• Performances are adequate, but the plot treads predictable ground.
• Satisfies a craving for straightforward, if uninspired, action.

Google audience: Audience reception for High Explosive is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to gauge specific likes or dislikes among Google users.

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing various urban and industrial locations to stand in for a generic, crime-ridden city.