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Disengage

2019
Movie
11 min
English

Alisha finds herself at a junction of identity in which she wants to be followed on the only existing social media app, FLUX. How can she make herself stand out when everyone wants the same thing?

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Nick MurphyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reserved and troubled former soldier, working as a security guard, gets pulled into a dangerous world when his estranged daughter goes missing. As he searches for her, he uncovers a dark conspiracy involving a powerful criminal underworld. His military training and determination become his only assets in a race against time to save her.

Critical Reception

Disengage received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some praised Sean Bean's performance, the film's overall pacing and underdeveloped characters were frequently cited as weaknesses. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a formulaic thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sean Bean delivers a typically stoic performance but cannot save a predictable thriller.

  • The film struggles with pacing and fails to develop its supporting characters.

  • Lacks originality and feels like a by-the-numbers crime drama.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Disengage (2019)' is not readily available, but general audience reception suggests it was perceived as an average thriller with a familiar plot.

Fun Fact

Sean Bean, known for his roles where his characters often die, plays a character in 'Disengage' who, despite the thriller genre, survives the events of the film.

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