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2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Chronicling the Texas Longhorns' 2005 National Championship football season under Mack Brown.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users89%
Director: Ilya NaishullerGenres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A seemingly ordinary, unassuming family man with a hidden past of violence and ruthlessness must confront his demons when his family is threatened. He unleashes his dormant lethal skills in a brutal quest for justice and retribution against a powerful criminal empire. The film blends intense action sequences with a surprisingly heartfelt exploration of familial bonds and the cost of violence.

Critical Reception

Nobody scored an immediate critical triumph but found a solid audience with critics praising its surprising depth and Odenkirk's performance, while audiences were drawn to the visceral action and dark humor. It was generally seen as a satisfying, if somewhat familiar, entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Bob Odenkirk's unexpectedly compelling performance as a wronged family man.
  • Lauded for its brutal, well-choreographed action sequences and dark comedic undertones.
  • Some critics noted a derivative plot but acknowledged the fresh execution.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the surprising shift in tone and Odenkirk's impressive transformation into an action hero. The film's relentless pace and violent confrontations were frequently cited as highlights, though some wished for a more original storyline.

Fun Fact

Bob Odenkirk famously underwent rigorous physical training for over two years to prepare for the demanding stunts and fight sequences required for the role.

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