Crossfire
Crossfire

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Crossfire

2020
Movie
121 min
English

Crossfire is Lauren Southern's third documentary film project focusing on the issues surrounding policing, brutality, race, law and order. A heated debate today which has led to a massive political divide between those supporting officers, those defending reform and even many rioting violently in the streets.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Brett DonowhoGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine is on a cross-country road trip when he gets entangled in a dangerous situation at a remote rest stop. He must use his combat skills to protect innocent people from a ruthless gang and survive the night. The film follows his desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Crossfire received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and generic action sequences. While some praised its brief moments of intensity, many found it to be an uninspired entry in the action-thriller genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers often pointing to a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar action movie tropes.

  • The plot is predictable and lacks originality.

  • Performances are serviceable but do not elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Crossfire are scarce, but those available suggest a generally unimpressed viewership who found the film to be a standard, forgettable action movie without any standout elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in and around Los Angeles, California, despite its narrative suggesting a more remote, American West setting.

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