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Finito
The Swedish engineer Eugene Laestander has pushed the climate crisis to the history books, but mankind has not yet come to terms with its own worst enemy. Finito is a witty and humorous future dystopia with a twinkle in the eye.
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Plot Summary
A retired, legendary hitman known as "The Cleaner" is pulled back into the violent underworld he left behind when his estranged daughter is targeted by a dangerous cartel. He must confront his past and use his lethal skills to protect her. Facing overwhelming odds, he navigates a treacherous path filled with betrayal and deadly encounters.
Critical Reception
Finito received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who generally found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While some acknowledged Mario Van Peebles's directorial effort and a few performances, the film was largely criticized for its lack of originality and depth.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film's storyline to be a rehashed version of familiar action tropes.
The action sequences were often described as generic and lacking excitement.
While Van Peebles directed, his efforts couldn't elevate the film above its formulaic nature.
Google audience: Audience reception for Finito is not widely documented with specific aggregated scores. However, anecdotal reviews suggest viewers found it to be a forgettable action flick with a predictable plot, offering little beyond standard genre fare.
Fun Fact
Mario Van Peebles not only directed Finito but also stars in it, portraying the titular retired assassin and fulfilling multiple roles within the production.
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