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A U.S. Army Captain uses her years of tactical training to save humanity from sixteen nuclear missiles launched at the U.S. as a violent attack threatens her remote missile interceptor station.
A tough, no-nonsense US Army lieutenant faces a nuclear missile crisis when a coordinated attack threatens her remote early warning station. She must use her combat skills and strategic thinking to neutralize the threat and save millions of lives. The fate of the world rests on her ability to outwit the highly trained mercenaries who aim to seize the station's devastating arsenal.
Interceptor received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. While some acknowledged Elsa Pataky's commitment to the role, the film was widely criticized for its derivative nature and lack of originality, failing to offer a fresh take on the action thriller genre.
Predictable plot with by-the-numbers action sequences.
Elsa Pataky delivers a committed performance but cannot save the film.
A derivative and uninspired entry in the action thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the action sequences to be a highlight and enjoying the straightforward plot. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the film lacked originality and relied too heavily on familiar tropes, leading to a sense of déjà vu.
The film was written by debut screenwriter Stuart Beattie, who also served as an executive producer alongside the film's star, Elsa Pataky, and her husband, Chris Hemsworth.
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**Interceptor isn't great, but it's a low-budget action movie meant to stream. It's lame but has some fun 80s-type action moments too.** People need to go easier on Interceptor. Is it a great movie? No. But it's precisely what I expect f...
When you come to a movie that calls itself an action flick, you don't expect to be lectured on feminism and toxic masculinity. Well, after starting off well enough that's precisely where Interceptor takes you. Its got plot holes galore b...
The premise, as an elevator pitch, might have worked. With some research, a good script, and some solid acting and direction, this might have been a good, entertaining action flick. But it isn't. No-one bothered to do a tiny bit of re...