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Boss Level
2021 101 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Joe Carnahan
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Description
A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. To escape the terrible situation, he must track down those responsible and stop them.
Budget:
$45M
Worldwide:
$2M
Starring
Frank Grillo
Actor
Mel Gibson
Actor
Naomi Watts
Actor
Key opinion
Boss Level is an energetic, high-octane action film that successfully utilizes a video game-inspired time loop structure to deliver mindless fun. While the narrative is occasionally messy and less thoughtful than other films in the genre, the charisma of its lead and its commitment to over-the-top violence make it an enjoyable watch for fans of the premise.
| Acting | Frank Grillo delivers a strong, effective lead performance that grounds the high-concept action. | |
| Direction | The film effectively replicates a video game structure through creative use of time loop conventions like respawns and escalating boss encounters. | |
| Acting | Mel Gibson provides an elevated, charismatic presence that helps transcend the film's cliché-ridden villain tropes. | |
| Screenplay | The script successfully employs a cynical, snarky voiceover that complements the film's over-the-top, comical tone. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is polarized: some viewers appreciate the fun, punchy action, while others criticize its lack of coherence and depth compared to more refined time-loop films. |