The First on the List
The First on the List

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The First on the List

2011
Movie
85 min
Italian

It’s June 1st, 1970, and Pisa is the epicenter of the movement Lotta Continua. There are rumors of an imminent coup d’état, and the most visible exponents fear being arrested before dawn. One of them is Pino Masi, a singer-songwriter who wrote the hit “La ballata del Pinelli.” He invites two high school students, Renzo Lulli and Fabio Gismondi, to flee Italy with him, and the three set off. A series of misunderstandings ensues, starting with an unnerving encounter with soldiers on their way to Rome for the national holiday the next day.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Toby MillerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative, haunted by a mission gone wrong, is drawn back into the shadowy world of espionage when he's tasked with protecting a senator's daughter who becomes the target of a ruthless assassin. As the danger escalates, he must confront his past and make impossible choices to ensure her survival.

Critical Reception

The First on the List received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many citing its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated the action sequences, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or original thriller experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Familiar plot elements and a lack of originality detract from the viewing experience.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The action sequences, while present, are not enough to save the film from its narrative weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The First on the List' is largely unavailable or minimal, with no significant trends in user feedback discernible from public platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was an independent production and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its low profile and lack of widespread critical attention.

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