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Point Blank

2002TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Point Blank was a Canadian television comedy series, which aired on The Comedy Network in 2002. Evolving out of the earlier Double Exposure, the show starred Linda Cullen and Bob Robertson as the anchors of an investigative television newsmagazine.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users67%
Director: Carl FranklinGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A brilliant but disgraced surgeon, Dr. Paul Flannery, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web when his wife is kidnapped. Forced to operate on a crime boss's son, Flannery must navigate the treacherous underworld of Los Angeles. With time running out and loyalties tested, he must use his medical skills and quick thinking to save his wife and his own life.

Critical Reception

Point Blank received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised Morgan Freeman's performance and the film's tense atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its direct-to-video release contributing to its limited impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Morgan Freeman's presence elevates the material, but the film struggles with a predictable plot.
  • The thriller elements are present but lack the genuine suspense needed to make it compelling.
  • Despite a solid cast, the narrative feels disjointed and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an adequate thriller, with some appreciating the performances but many criticizing the story for being underdeveloped and lacking originality. The pacing was noted as a drawback by some viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended for a theatrical release, but was ultimately released direct-to-video in the United States.

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