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A former Marine turned doorman at a luxury New York City high-rise must outsmart and battle a group of art thieves and their ruthless leader — while struggling to protect her sister's family. As the thieves become increasingly desperate and violent, the doorman calls upon her deadly fighting skills to end the showdown.
A former Marine finds herself in a desperate battle for survival when her family is targeted by a ruthless mercenary group. Hiding out in the building she guards, she must use all her combat skills to protect her loved ones and confront the heavily armed intruders.
The Doorman received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences also expressed disappointment, citing a lack of originality and depth in the storytelling. The film struggled to make a significant impact upon its release.
The film relies heavily on unoriginal action tropes and a derivative plot.
Ruby Rose's performance is serviceable but unable to elevate the weak material.
The direction and pacing fail to create any real tension or excitement.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Doorman' to be a disappointing action film, with many criticizing its predictable storyline and uninspired fight choreography. Some viewers noted that while Ruby Rose tried her best, the movie lacked compelling characters and a fresh narrative.
Director Ryûhei Kitamura is known for his distinctive, often hyper-violent style, with previous works including 'Versus' and 'The Midnight Meat Train'.
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Okay suspense-thriller, has elements of Die Hard. Not the best material but I guess some interesting direction and the stunts were passable. Even though she's not the strongest actress, I generally like Ruby Rose and she's fine in the lead ...