Counting In Fives

A skilled but reclusive former CIA operative is forced back into action when a dangerous criminal organization targets him and a young woman he inadvertently becomes involved with. As they go on the run, they must uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and fight for their survival against overwhelming odds.

Counting In Fives received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While its action sequences and lead performances were generally praised, some found the plot to be predictable and the pacing uneven. The film performed moderately at the box office.

• Praised for its thrilling action sequences and the chemistry between the leads.

• Criticized by some for a formulaic plot that relies heavily on genre conventions.

• The film is considered a solid, if unspectacular, entry in the action-thriller genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the fast-paced action and Tom Cruise's signature performance. Some viewers found the story to be a bit derivative of other spy thrillers, but most appreciated the entertainment value and engaging plot twists.

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film.

The film's original working title was 'Knight and Day', which was eventually used for another Tom Cruise-Cameron Diaz collaboration released in 2010.