IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users55%
Director: Mark Williams•Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Travis Block, a government fixer who operates in the shadows, must uncover a deadly conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power when his own life is endangered. As he grapples with his conscience and the moral complexities of his work, Block finds himself targeted by the very agency he once served. He must race against time to expose the truth and protect his family, questioning everything he thought he knew.
Blacklight received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, uninspired action sequences, and predictable storyline. While Liam Neeson's presence offered some draw, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the action thriller genre, failing to stand out from similar movies.
The film suffers from a convoluted plot and uninspired action.
Liam Neeson delivers a familiar performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
Blacklight is a predictable and generic thriller that offers little originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Blacklight were mixed. While some viewers appreciated the action sequences and Liam Neeson's typical tough-guy persona, many found the plot to be formulaic and unoriginal. The film's slow pacing and lack of compelling character development were common criticisms.
The film was shot in Australia, with filming locations including Melbourne and Canberra, making it one of the few major Hollywood productions to be based entirely there in recent years.
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