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Bullet to the Head
2012 92 min India, Switzerland, United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Walter Hill
📖 Based on the novel
«Du plomb dans la tête»
byAlexis Nolent
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Description
After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$9.49M
Worldwide:
$9.49M
Starring
Sylvester Stallone
Actor
Jason Momoa
Actor
Christian Slater
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2014
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
Bullet to the Head is a divisive throwback to 1980s-style action cinema that fans appreciate for its nostalgic grit and Stallone's charismatic lead, while detractors dismiss it as a generic, low-budget slog. While the action set-pieces and the rivalry between Stallone and Momoa earn praise, the film is consistently hampered by a simplistic, cliché-ridden script and inconsistent character dynamics.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired revenge tropes, generic dialogue, and a lack of thematic originality. | |
| Acting | Jason Momoa delivers a vibrant and formidable presence that serves as a standout highlight among the supporting cast. | |
| Acting | Sylvester Stallone remains an effective anchor for the film, bringing his classic action-hero charisma to the lead role. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the action sequences are split; some applaud the high-octane, old-school choreography and the axe finale, while others find the combat poorly executed and infrequent. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between Stallone and his co-lead, Sung Kang, is polarizing; some viewers enjoy their mismatched dynamic, while others view it as forced and lacking genuine depth. |