The Negotiator: The Movie
¥ 260,000,000 is stolen from armored vehicle. The criminals escape into a crowded shopping mall and take over 50 hostages. Reiko Usagi (Ryoko Yonekura) and the SIT members are called in to break the stand-off. When Reiko goes into the shopping mall to negotiate, an explosion suddenly occurs. The hostages panic and run, while the criminals are able to blend into crowd of people and escape. A few weeks later, Reiko is at the Haneda Airport to go on a vacation. She then spots Yusuke Kimoto (Kento Hayashi), a man who was one of the hostages at the shopping mall. Reiko remembers Yusuke's bizarre behavior and her instinct starts kicking in. She decides to follow the man and boards the airplane that Yusuke is taking. Shortly after take-off her instincts prove correct. The airplane is hijacked ...
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Plot Summary
A skilled police negotiator finds himself framed for murder and must race against time to clear his name. He takes a team of hostages, including his own commanding officer, to force a confrontation with the corrupt elements within the police department that are trying to silence him. The situation escalates into a tense standoff as he attempts to expose the truth.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Samuel L. Jackson's performance but criticizing the plot's predictability and reliance on action movie tropes. Audiences were somewhat divided, appreciating the suspenseful premise but finding the execution to be less than groundbreaking.
What Reviewers Say
- Samuel L. Jackson delivers a compelling performance that anchors the film.
- The plot, while having a strong premise, often succumbs to predictable twists and turns.
- The action sequences are competently handled, but do little to elevate the overall narrative.
Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an engaging thriller, particularly appreciating Samuel L. Jackson's strong presence. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat formulaic, but most enjoyed the suspense and action, deeming it a solid, if not exceptional, entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
Despite the title, this film is not a direct sequel or related to the 1998 film 'The Negotiator' starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey; the title was likely chosen for marketing purposes due to the presence of the two actors.
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