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The 2nd
2020 93 min United States of America 16+
★5.2
Action
Director: Brian Skiba
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Description
Secret-service agent Vic Davis is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Sean, from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. His son's friend Erin Walton, the daughter of Supreme Court Justice Walton is the target, and this armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her and use her as leverage for a pending landmark legal case.
Starring
Ryan Phillippe
Actor
Casper Van Dien
Actor
Jack Griffo
Actor
Key opinion
The 2nd is widely regarded as a lackluster, low-budget action film that fails to capture the intensity of the genre entries it attempts to emulate. Critics highlight an incoherent plot, amateurish technical execution, and unconvincing casting choices that undermine the movie's attempt at a serious thriller.
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a highly incoherent plot that lacks logical narrative progression. | |
| Production | The technical execution, including CGI explosions and stunt work, appears amateurish and low-budget. | |
| Acting | The casting of Ryan Phillippe as a gritty operative is widely criticized as being physically and tonally ill-suited for the role. | |
| Direction | The direction fails to establish a professional tone, resulting in a product that feels like a poorly made B-movie. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing and structure are divided: some view it as a sluggish experience that feels longer than its actual duration, while others simply find the execution of its action beats to be disjointed. |