Recoil
Recoil

Recoil

2012Movie94 minEnglish

A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers - and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: K.C. BascombeGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former Special Forces soldier, now working as a bounty hunter, takes on a dangerous job to hunt down a corrupt police chief. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy involving a ruthless drug cartel and a vengeful assassin.

Critical Reception

Recoil received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the presence of action stars like Steve Austin and Danny Trejo, their performances were not enough to elevate the film. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a generic entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on tired action movie tropes.
  • Performances from the lead actors are uninspired.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver exciting action sequences.

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Fun Fact

The film features professional wrestler and actor Steve Austin in the lead role, who is known for his tough-guy persona in action films.

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