When a mysterious caller plants a bomb under his car seat, a bank executive begins a high-speed chase across the city to complete a specific series of tasks — all with his kids trapped in the back seat.
Matt Turner, a successful American expatriate banker in Berlin, receives a phone call while driving his children to school. The voice on the other end claims to have planted a bomb in his car and will detonate it unless Matt transfers a large sum of money. As Matt races against time to save his family and expose the bomber, he finds himself in a desperate fight for survival.
Retribution received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a predictable and uninspired action thriller. While some acknowledged Liam Neeson's presence as a familiar draw, most critics felt the plot lacked originality and failed to deliver sufficient tension or compelling character development.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be an adequate, albeit unoriginal, action flick. While some appreciated the fast pace and Neeson's performance, others were disappointed by the predictable plot and lack of innovation compared to similar films.
The film is a remake of the 2015 Spanish film 'El Desconocido' (The Unknown).
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