The Prince
The Prince

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The Prince

2014
Movie
71 min
Polish

Karol Radziszewski reconstructs Ryszard Cieślak’s biography on the basis of surviving fragments of performances, recordings of rehearsals, letters, and interviews. He hires a group of young men and tasks with attempting the famous final scene from The Constant Prince.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes10%
Metacritic20/100
Google Users35%
Director: Jason ConradtGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired mob enforcer is drawn back into his violent past when his daughter is kidnapped by a vengeful rival. He must navigate a dangerous underworld, confronting old enemies and making desperate choices to save her life. The film follows his relentless pursuit through the city's underbelly as he battles to reunite with his child.

Critical Reception

The Prince received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired action sequences. The film failed to make a significant impact commercially or critically, often cited as a low point for its star actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a tired plot and uninspired execution.

  • Action sequences are lackluster and choreography is unoriginal.

  • Performances are widely considered wooden and unengaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently point to a lack of originality in both plot and action. Many viewers found the story predictable and the dialogue uninspired, leading to a generally disappointing viewing experience. Some praised Bruce Willis's limited screen time, but overall sentiment was negative.

Fun Fact

Despite being heavily marketed as a major action film starring Bruce Willis, his role in 'The Prince' is relatively small, appearing for only a brief period.

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