Bang!
Bang!

Movie spotlight

Bang!

2019
Movie
75 min
French

Markus is a mail clerk in Lausanne. He wants to live in a faster and easier way. Thanks to a chance encounter with an old school mate, he begins to deal with drugs and gets confronted with all the rough edges of the job: death, madness, ghosts.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Erik BernardGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces soldier, now running a quiet massage parlor, is drawn back into the violent underworld when his daughter is kidnapped. He must use his deadly skills to navigate a dangerous criminal network and rescue her before it's too late. The film is a fast-paced thriller with a focus on intense action sequences and a desperate race against time.

Critical Reception

Bang! received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some praised the action choreography and the lead performance. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the straightforward action while others found it lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and struggles to stand out in the crowded action thriller genre.

  • Action sequences are competently staged but often fail to elevate the overall narrative.

  • Performances are serviceable, but the characters lack depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Bang!' are scarce, with no clear consensus available regarding specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across France, aiming to provide a gritty and authentic backdrop for its action sequences.

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