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Collateral Damage
2002 108 min United States of America R 16+
★5.0
Action, Thriller, Drama
Director: Andrew Davis
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Description
Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio 'The Wolf' Perrini.
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$40.08M
Worldwide:
$78.38M
Starring
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor
John Leguizamo
Actor
Francesca Neri
Actor
Key opinion
Collateral Damage is widely viewed as a pedestrian action film that suffers from a disjointed script and the awkward transition of an aging Schwarzenegger into a more grounded, vulnerable role. While the film’s narrative is often criticized for being generic and overstuffed, it finds modest success as a serviceable thriller thanks to its high production values and a compelling final act.
| Cinematography | The film features high-quality technical production, including solid cinematography and well-executed action sequences. | |
| Acting | Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers a surprisingly grounded and vulnerable performance, shifting away from his invincible 90s persona to play a relatable, weary father. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered weak, flat, and lacking the necessary nuance to handle its sensitive post-9/11 subject matter. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is inconsistent, with a middle act that feels sluggish and dragged out before reaching a more effective, fast-paced conclusion. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the direction by Andrew Davis are divided; some praise his ability to ground the action and provide professional staging, while others argue he failed to balance the film's dramatic and action-oriented elements. |