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Retribution
2023 91 min France, Germany, United States of America R 16+
★5.2
Thriller, Action, Adventure
Director: Nimród Antal
🎭 Based on
«Retribution»
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Description
When a mysterious caller plants a bomb under his car seat, a bank executive begins a high-speed chase across the city to complete a specific series of tasks — all with his kids trapped in the back seat.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$6.94M
Worldwide:
$18.69M
Starring
Liam Neeson
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Noma Dumezweni
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Lilly Aspell
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Retribution is widely viewed as a derivative and formulaic remake that fails to reach the intensity of its predecessors. While some appreciate the confined-space premise and Liam Neeson’s presence, the consensus is that the film suffers from a weak screenplay, lackluster action, and a disappointing conclusion.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its predictability and an implausible, contrived villain plot. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is uneven, with an intriguing setup that quickly loses steam and stalls in the second half. | |
| Acting | Critics are divided on Liam Neeson’s performance; some find his portrayal of a vulnerable, desperate father to be a refreshing dramatic departure, while others believe he lacks the energy and conviction of his earlier action roles. | |
| Ending | The ending is widely panned for being unrealistic, lacking emotional catharsis, and failing to provide a satisfying resolution to the central conflict. | |
| Originality | Viewers are split on the film's value, with some seeing it as an engaging, watchable thriller for genre fans, while others dismiss it as a lazy, third-rate remake of superior source material. |