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A Score to Settle
2019 103 min Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America 16+
★4.8
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Shawn Ku
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Description
A former mob enforcer who is released from prison after serving 22 years for a crime he didn't commit sets out on a path for revenge against the people who wronged him.
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Noah Le Gros
Actor
Karolina Wydra
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
A Score to Settle is widely regarded as a lackluster addition to Nicolas Cage's late-career filmography, failing to deliver as either a compelling thriller or a meaningful drama. While a small segment of viewers finds value in Cage's presence, the consensus points to a disjointed, predictable plot and poor execution.
| Acting | The supporting performances are universally criticized as lifeless and forgettable, leaving Cage to carry the film entirely on his own. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a banal, formulaic revenge structure that suffers from significant plot holes and clichés. | |
| Pacing | The action sequences are sparse and underwhelming, failing to meet the expectations set by the film's marketing and genre conventions. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Cage's performance are deeply divided; some see a dedicated, nuanced effort that anchors the film, while others dismiss it as a monotonous or weak low point in his career. | |
| Theme | The film's tone is polarizing: some appreciate the focus on familial drama over standard action, while others find the narrative progression slow, incomprehensible, and lacking the necessary tension. |