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6 Underground
2019 128 min United States of America, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Hungary, Uzbekistan R 18+
★5.6
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Michael Bay
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Description
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Budget:
$150M
Starring
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Mélanie Laurent
Actor
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo
Actor
Awards
1 win & 10 nominations total
Key opinion
6 Underground is widely regarded as a quintessentially maximalist Michael Bay production, characterized by relentless action and high production values at the expense of narrative cohesion. While some viewers find it to be mindless, entertaining spectacle, others criticize its incoherent script, underdeveloped characters, and lack of emotional stakes.
| Direction | The film features signature high-octane set pieces, including elaborate car chases and explosive, R-rated fight choreography. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is disjointed and nonsensical, failing to provide a clear motive for the protagonists or a coherent structure for the central conflict. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast is largely underutilized, with most characters serving as one-dimensional tropes rather than compelling figures. | |
| Editing | The rapid-fire editing and shaky camera work are polarizing; some appreciate the kinetic energy, while others find the visuals confusing and physically exhausting to watch. | |
| Acting | Ryan Reynolds' performance is divisive; some see his signature wisecracking style as the film's main draw, while others feel he is constrained by the weak script and lack of character development. |