Bait
Shah Latif is a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime, only to find himself thrust into a full blown existential crisis and trippy conspiracy thriller all at the same time.
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Plot Summary
A hardened mercenary is tasked with hunting down a former protégé who has gone rogue and is causing chaos in the city. As the chase intensifies, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving a powerful corporation and a deadly biological weapon. He must race against time to stop his former friend and prevent a global catastrophe.
Critical Reception
Bait received a largely negative response from critics, who found its plot derivative and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a generic action flick that failed to stand out.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired action.
- Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.
- It's a forgettable entry in the action genre.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a generic action movie with predictable twists and unengaging characters. While some appreciated the attempt at action, many felt it lacked originality and excitement.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television series before being reworked into a movie.
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