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In the Blood
2014 108 min United Kingdom, Puerto Rico R 18+
★5.4
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: John Stockwell
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Description
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.
Budget:
$10M
Worldwide:
$594,860
Starring
Gina Carano
Actor
Cam Gigandet
Actor
Ismael Cruz Cordova
Actor
Key opinion
In the Blood is a divisive B-movie action thriller that relies heavily on Gina Carano's physical screen presence to compensate for a weak, clichéd script. While some viewers enjoy the exotic setting and brutal fight choreography, others criticize the film for its poor execution, illogical plot, and uneven pacing.
| Acting | Gina Carano’s background as a professional fighter provides a convincing and athletic foundation for the film's intense combat sequences. | |
| Production | The exotic Dominican Republic locations provide a striking and atmospheric backdrop that enhances the film's visual appeal. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being clichéd, illogical, and filled with nonsensical plot twists that fail to sustain narrative momentum. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the action sequences are split, with some praising the pragmatic and brutal choreography while others find the staging lackluster and marred by poor camera work. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing, described by some as a tension-filled ride that never lets up, while others find it boring, drawn-out, and repetitive. |