Collateral Damage
Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

2002Movie108 minEnglish

Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio 'The Wolf' Perrini.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users52%
Director: Andrew DavisGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A firefighter's life is turned upside down when his wife and son are killed in a terrorist bombing. Driven by grief and a thirst for revenge, he embarks on a dangerous mission to track down the bomber, a Colombian rebel known as 'The Wolf'. His relentless pursuit puts him in direct conflict with both the terrorists and the U.S. government.

Critical Reception

Collateral Damage received generally negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and excessive violence. While Schwarzenegger's performance was noted, the film was considered a formulaic action flick that failed to distinguish itself.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable and derivative action thriller.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger in a familiar role.
  • Lacks originality and emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an action-packed but ultimately forgettable movie. While some enjoyed Schwarzenegger's return to action, many felt the plot was too simplistic and the violence gratuitous, leading to a mixed reception.

Fun Fact

The film's release was delayed by nearly a year due to its themes of terrorism, as it was originally slated for release in the fall of 2001, shortly after the September 11th attacks.

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JPV852

JPV852

Okay action-thriller that has some decent action and overall was entertaining. However, this is one where I think Schwarzenegger was the wrong choice to lead as someone like Bruce Willis (circa 2002 mind you) would've worked better. Still, ...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Lacks heart, but there are highlights and the compelling last act features a nice plot turn*** A vengeful Los Angeles fireman (Arnold Schwarzenegger) goes to the jungles of Colombia to apprehend a terrorist (Cliff Curtis) where he mee...
John Chard

John Chard

Don't even look at those guys unless you can kill 'em. Hmm. As with all action films, especially those that feature one of the action heroes we grew up with, there will be supporters of even the most turgid of productions. Collateral Dam...