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oh ball

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oh ball

2003
Movie
194 min
Arabic

Sporty Kuwaiti play

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users54%
Director: Ric Roman WaughGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Sean Vetter, a decorated DEA agent, is released from prison to find that his former mentor and partner has gone rogue and is now running a major drug operation. Vetter's mission becomes personal as he must navigate a dangerous underworld, confront betrayal, and bring down the powerful cartel led by his ex-partner, all while dealing with the threat to his own family.

Critical Reception

A Man Apart was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences generic. While Vin Diesel's performance was noted by some, the film's overall execution failed to impress, resulting in a low critical and audience score.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on violent clichés.

  • Vin Diesel's star power isn't enough to elevate the weak script.

  • Offers little beyond standard action-thriller fare.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the action sequences and Vin Diesel's presence, while others found the plot uninspired and the violence gratuitous.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to Vin Diesel's 2001 film 'The Fast and the Furious', but was later re-written and developed as a standalone project.

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