The Enforcer
The Enforcer

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The Enforcer

2022
Movie
91 min
English

A noir thriller set in Miami, the film follows an enforcer who discovers his femme fatale boss has branched out into cyber sex trafficking, putting a young runaway he’s befriended at risk. He sacrifices everything to save the young girl from the deadly organization he’s spent his life building.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Google Users59%
Director: Richard HughesGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former mob enforcer living a new life as a carpenter faces a brutal choice when his daughter is kidnapped. He must reconnect with his violent past and unleash his lethal skills to save her. Facing off against his former employers, he finds himself in a race against time and against the unforgiving underworld he tried to escape.

Critical Reception

The Enforcer received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and derivative of other action films. While Antonio Banderas's performance was noted, the film was generally considered a generic entry in the action genre, with little originality or compelling character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • A derivative and formulaic action thriller with a predictable plot.

  • Antonio Banderas delivers a committed performance, but it's not enough to elevate the generic material.

  • Lacks originality and fails to offer any fresh perspectives on the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the action sequences and Banderas's involvement, while others found the film to be uninspired and overly familiar.

Fun Fact

Antonio Banderas reportedly underwent significant physical training to prepare for the role, aiming to bring an authentic intensity to the action sequences.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now Jason Statham (and Bruce Willis) have made some dross in their time, but somehow I never quite expected Antonio Banderas to have to eke out a living doing the same kind of derivate action drama. Well here he is "Cuda" (as in Barracuda!)...

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