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Bad Samaritan
2018 111 min United States of America R 18+
★6.1
Thriller, Crime, Horror, Drama
Director: Dean Devlin
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Description
A thief makes a disturbing discovery in the house where he breaks in. Later, when he returns to the same house with his partner in crime, things are no longer how he expected.
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$3.44M
Worldwide:
$4.78M
Starring
David Tennant
Actor
Robert Sheehan
Actor
Kerry Condon
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Thriller
Key opinion
Bad Samaritan is a polarizing thriller that hinges almost entirely on the lead performances to anchor a premise that many find both intriguing and frustratingly underdeveloped. While some viewers enjoy its brisk, unpredictable tension, others are alienated by logic gaps, clunky dialogue, and a script that fails to capitalize on its high-concept setup.
| Acting | David Tennant delivers a compelling, intense, and charismatic performance that stands out as the film's primary asset. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay is widely criticized for being logically inconsistent, featuring unrealistic character behaviors and dialogue that unintentionally borders on the comedic. | |
| Originality | The premise of valet thieves stumbling upon a captive offers an engaging and fresh setup, though many feel the execution fails to maintain that promise throughout the second half. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some find the film to be a tightly wound, fast-paced thriller, while others argue it suffers from unnecessary narrative bloat and lag. |