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Blacklight
2022 104 min Australia, China, United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.4
Action, Thriller, Adventure
Director: Mark Williams
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Description
Travis Block is a shadowy Government agent who specializes in removing operatives whose covers have been exposed. He then has to uncover a deadly conspiracy within his own ranks that reaches the highest echelons of power.
Budget:
$43M
US Gross:
$9.59M
Worldwide:
$15.9M
Starring
Liam Neeson
Actor
Aidan Quinn
Actor
Taylor John Smith
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Blacklight is widely regarded as a generic and uninspired entry in Liam Neeson's late-career action filmography. While his screen presence remains a constant, the film is hampered by a predictable plot, clichéd dialogue, and a lack of creative ambition.
| Originality | The film leans heavily on unoriginal genre tropes, including predictable conspiracy plots and familiar character archetypes. | |
| Acting | Liam Neeson delivers a commanding and convincing performance that serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by heavy-handed dialogue, caricatured characterizations, and clichéd political writing. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the action are split: some find the sequences a highlight of an otherwise hollow film, while others argue Neeson’s age significantly limits the intensity and believability of the combat. | |
| Runtime | The pacing is viewed as inefficient, with critics suggesting that the film's runtime is unnecessarily extended and could benefit from significant trimming. |