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The Fifth Commandment
Víctor, a psychopath, loves carving crosses onto women post-mortem, blames paedophile priest and mother-in-denial for his behaviour, falls in love with one of his intended victims and decides to give up his adopted lifestyle. An alcoholic detective (he’s mourning his sister’s passing), eventually tracks down Víctor, and manages to break his habit with the bottle.
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Plot Summary
A contract killer is forced to go on the run when he fails to complete his latest assignment, accidentally killing the son of a powerful Yakuza boss. He finds himself caught between the Japanese mafia, a relentless FBI agent, and his own past. The killer must confront his demons and fight for survival in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
The Fifth Commandment received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised its action sequences and Rick Yune's performance, many found the film to be a generic entry in the action thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Competent action sequences and a solid lead performance.
Suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
A by-the-numbers thriller that fails to distinguish itself.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Fifth Commandment is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews. General sentiment online suggests a lukewarm reception, with viewers finding it an average action film that doesn't offer much originality.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Jesse V. Johnson, known for his work on a variety of direct-to-video action films.
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