Sacrifice
Sacrifice

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Sacrifice

2012
Movie
15 min
Icelandic

Oli, his young girlfriend, and a scheming colleague are fleeing the Icelandic financial crises with a fortune in forbidden cash stuffed into a duffel bag. They head for Spain in their boat under cover of night. The seas rage and a horrible accident occurs. Marooned on a freezing outcrop of rock, the tension builds as the three violently disagree as they take drastic measures to survive.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: Gus Van SantGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired CIA assassin, haunted by his past, is drawn back into the dangerous world he tried to leave behind. When his former protégé is framed for murder, he must confront a powerful conspiracy to clear his friend's name and uncover the truth. This involves navigating treacherous alliances and facing deadly adversaries who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

Critical Reception

Sacrifice received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While the performances of its lead actors were sometimes noted, they were generally not enough to salvage the film's weak script and pacing. Audiences were similarly unenthusiastic, leading to a low box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted plot.

  • Performances are serviceable but can't elevate the weak script.

  • Lacks the tension and sophistication expected from its genre.

Google audience: Viewers found the movie to be a disappointment, criticizing its uninspired storyline and reliance on tired thriller tropes. Some felt it was a waste of the actors' talents.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a TV series before being adapted into a feature film.

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