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Force of Nature
2020 91 min Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★4.4
Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Director: Michael Polish
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Description
A gang of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a disgraced cop tries to force everyone in the building to evacuate.
Budget:
$15M
Worldwide:
$638,221
Starring
Emile Hirsch
Actor
Mel Gibson
Actor
David Zayas
Actor
Key opinion
Force of Nature is a critically panned, low-budget action-thriller that struggles with illogical plotting, amateurish production values, and a derivative script. While some viewers find it to be a nostalgic, harmless B-movie diversion anchored by Mel Gibson's screen presence, most critics condemn its poor pacing, nonsensical character behavior, and lackluster action choreography.
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay relies on contrived, illogical character decisions and puerile dialogue that frequently undermines the tension. | |
| Editing | The action sequences are hampered by uninspired choreography and amateurish editing that fails to convey genuine stakes. | |
| Production | The low production budget results in unconvincing hurricane visual effects and a claustrophobic, static interior setting that trivializes the titular storm. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Mel Gibson’s performance are divided: some appreciate his gritty, physically imposing screen presence, while others find his contribution lazy and static for the majority of the runtime. | |
| Originality | The film’s tone is polarizing; some view it as a fun, '90s-style nostalgic romp, while others find it to be a poorly constructed, exhausting disaster. |