Blast
In a Parisian parking lot Sonia finds herself trapped in her car with her son and the daughter of her boyfriend Fred, who has been left outside, powerless to deal with the situation: an anti-tank mine has been set under the car. Sonia is a bomb-disposal expert, who works for a NGO with Fred. She just got back from a mission in Ukraine and, while she's used to face dangerous situations, with the children's lives on the line the stakes have never been higher. Along with colleagues Igor and Camille, who came to the rescue, Sonia and Fred have 30 minutes to defuse the bomb and work out who could be the mastermind behind this. Will they stand united until the end or will the family implode under pressure?
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Plot Summary
When a global event causes massive power outages and plunges cities into chaos, a retired detective finds himself trapped in an elevator with strangers. He must use his wits and former skills to protect them from the escalating danger outside and the desperate individuals trying to break in.
Critical Reception
Blast received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful premise and action sequences, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense, confined setting and initial suspense.
- Criticized for a formulaic narrative and lack of originality.
- Action sequences were noted as a highlight by some, but often overshadowed by plot weaknesses.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Blast are scarce and generally lean towards disappointment, with viewers often citing a predictable story arc and characters that failed to resonate. Some found the premise intriguing but felt the execution fell short.
Fun Fact
Director Benny Boom is known for his work on numerous music videos for prominent artists before transitioning to film and television directing.
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