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I Want It All
The collision between family life and career lies at the heart of this comedy hailing from France. A mother of two small children, Eva's life goes from stressful to insane when she is told that she is a project finalist for the design of a massive European hospital. She and her working husband Philippe try desperately to balance their commitments to their kids, careers, and themselves.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, haunted by a past case, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter gets involved with a dangerous drug cartel. He must confront his own demons and race against time to save her before it's too late. The film explores themes of redemption, family, and the corrupting influence of power.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally negative to mixed reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes. However, some found its action sequences competently executed. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers finding it an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for some serviceable action sequences.
Criticized for a predictable and derivative plot.
Character development was often found to be shallow.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a lack of strong engagement with the film, with some finding it a standard, uninspired crime thriller.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Mark L. Lester, known for action films like 'Commando' and 'Red Heat', 'I Want It All' is considered a lesser-known entry in his filmography.
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