Pursuit
Pursuit

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Pursuit

2022
Movie
92 min
English

Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker desperate to find his wife, who has been kidnapped by a drug cartel. When Calloway escapes police custody, Breslin joins forces with a no-nonsense female cop to reclaim his prisoner. But is Calloway’s crime-boss father somehow involved in this explosive situation?

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Google Users53%
Director: Frank GrilloGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, John, is thrust back into action when his estranged son, Danny, is kidnapped by a drug cartel. John must race against time to rescue his son, confronting ruthless adversaries and making impossible choices along the way. The film is a non-stop thrill ride filled with intense action sequences and high-stakes drama.

Critical Reception

Pursuit received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many highlighting its straightforward action-thriller plot and performances. While some appreciated the film's pacing and action, others found it to be derivative and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the action-heavy content and star power.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action sequences and Frank Grillo's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of depth in character development.

  • Some found the film to be a serviceable B-movie action flick, while others deemed it forgettable.

Google audience: Google users were split on 'Pursuit'. Many enjoyed the action and the presence of Frank Grillo, finding it to be an entertaining, albeit simple, action film. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be uninspired and the overall execution lacking, leading to a middling approval rating.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by and stars Frank Grillo, who is known for his roles in action films like 'The Purge' franchise and 'Captain America: Civil War'.

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JPV852

JPV852

Lame — not to mention choppy editing, bad dialogue, poor visual effects and messy plot — action-thriller that's only memorable for whatever Emile Hirsch was doing with his "performance". It's another quick cash-grab for Cusack likely only s...