9 Bullets
9 Bullets

9 Bullets

2022Movie96 minEnglish

A former burlesque dancer turned author discovers a second chance at life and redemption when she risks everything to rescue her young neighbor after he witnesses his parents’ murder. Now on the run from the local crime boss, who happens to be her longtime ex, she makes a desperate attempt to get the boy to safety.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users41%
Director: GJ CooperGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former marine turned countess is drawn back into her past when her son is targeted by a crime boss. She must confront her old demons to protect her child, leading to a violent confrontation. The film follows her desperate fight for survival and her son's safety.

Critical Reception

9 Bullets received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the action sequences, many found the film to be derivative of better crime thrillers. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding the story to be formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action sequences, but criticized for its derivative plot.
  • Lena Headey's performance was noted as a highlight, but couldn't salvage the weak script.
  • The film struggles to create compelling characters or a fresh narrative within the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a standard action thriller with a predictable storyline. While some appreciated the action, many felt it lacked originality and depth, with performances not being enough to elevate the material.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in rural Louisiana, with the production aiming to capture a gritty, authentic atmosphere for its crime-thriller narrative.

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