Terminal
Terminal

Movie spotlight

Terminal

2019
Movie
27 min
English

In the future, through The Terminal technology, the population are physically reconfigured from the nervous system up to fit their next job.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users36%
Director: Vaughn SteinGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a dark, crime-ridden city, a mysterious woman named Annie orchestrates a deadly game with two hitmen, the brothers Victor and Leo. As they carry out a dangerous mission for a shadowy employer, they become entangled in Annie's complex web of revenge and deception. The lines between victim and perpetrator blur as the night unfolds, leading to a shocking and violent conclusion that reveals the true extent of Annie's manipulations.

Critical Reception

Terminal received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with many citing its convoluted plot, derivative style, and underdeveloped characters as major weaknesses. Audience reception was similarly poor, with its stylish but ultimately empty presentation failing to resonate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish visuals and Margot Robbie's performance, but criticized for a nonsensical plot.

  • Often described as a "style over substance" neo-noir that struggles to find its narrative footing.

  • Panned for its predictable twists and lack of originality.

Google audience: Google users found the film visually striking but ultimately confusing and disappointing, with many expressing that the plot was too convoluted and failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

Margot Robbie, who also served as an executive producer on the film, reportedly developed the character of Annie years before the movie was made.

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