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Jolt
2021 91 min Bulgaria, France, United States of America R 18+
★5.6
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Tanya Wexler
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Description
A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.
Worldwide:
$238,524
Starring
Kate Beckinsale
Actor
Jai Courtney
Actor
Stanley Tucci
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Jolt is widely considered a superficial, predictable action flick that fails to reach the heights of its inspirations like John Wick. While Kate Beckinsale’s committed physical performance is universally praised as the film's saving grace, the weak, illogical screenplay and inconsistent action sequences leave most viewers disappointed.
| Acting | Kate Beckinsale delivers a physically compelling and charismatic performance that anchors the otherwise hollow production. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is riddled with narrative gaps, simplistic tropes, and plot holes that make the protagonist’s motivations feel fabricated. | |
| Pacing | Action sequences are criticized for lacking intensity and realism, failing to provide the adrenaline-fueled spectacle promised by the film's premise. | |
| Cinematography | Opinions on the cinematography and visual presentation are divided: some appreciate the striking color grading and London backdrops, while others dismiss the production design as cheap and cardboard-like. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some finding the dark, vulgar gags entertaining, while others characterize them as flat, uncomfortable, or poorly integrated. |