Rogue Hostage
Rogue Hostage

Movie spotlight

Rogue Hostage

2021
Movie
94 min
English

A former Marine races against time to save a group of hostages -- including his young daughter and a congressman — when armed militants take over his stepfather's store.

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IMDb4.4/10
Google Users53%
Director: Jon SchnitzerGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Marine struggling with PTSD and a strained relationship with his daughter gets caught in a hostage situation at a national monument. He must use his combat skills to protect the hostages from a ruthless mercenary group seeking revenge.

Critical Reception

Rogue Hostage received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the performance of its lead actors, the film was generally panned for its lack of originality and compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action choreography.

  • Performances, particularly from John Malkovich, are a highlight but can't save the movie.

  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver a fresh take on the action-thriller genre.

Google audience: Audiences found the action sequences to be moderately entertaining, with some appreciating the effort from the cast. However, many reviewers felt the film was predictable and failed to offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

Michael Jai White, known for his martial arts prowess, performed many of his own stunts in the film.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
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itsogs

Very Disappointing, poor screenplay, confusing story with no clear goal at the end. Decent cast but direction/script made then seem less than qualified. Not worth a second look, not sure the first was worth it either. ⭐⭐