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Action #1

2021Movie92 minEnglish

A comic book store-owner assembles five smart and equally geeky associates to pull off the heist of a lifetime- stealing the most valuable comic from Nicholas Cage and holding it for ransom.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users72%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special agent is forced out of retirement when his estranged daughter is kidnapped by a shadowy organization. He must confront his past and use his lethal skills to bring her home before it's too late. The film follows his intense and violent journey through a series of high-stakes encounters.

Critical Reception

Action #1 received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its fast-paced action sequences and lead performance, but criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences, however, largely enjoyed the film, particularly its visceral thrills and straightforward storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action choreography and kinetic direction.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot and thin character development.
  • Applauded by many for delivering pure, unadulterated genre entertainment.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Action #1' to be an exciting and action-packed movie, appreciating the thrilling fight scenes and chase sequences. Some viewers felt the story was somewhat generic, but most agreed it was a solid choice for fans of the action genre.

Fun Fact

The lead actor performed over 90% of his own stunts, including a complex 10-story rappel sequence.

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