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The Contractor
2022 103 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.0
Action, Thriller
Director: Tarik Saleh
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Description
After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.
US Gross:
$1.04M
Worldwide:
$2.12M
Starring
Chris Pine
Actor
Gillian Jacobs
Actor
Sander Thomas
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Contractor is generally perceived as a somber, grounded action-thriller that functions better as a character-driven critique of the treatment of military veterans than as a high-octane blockbuster. While many reviewers appreciate Chris Pine’s restrained performance, they are frequently disappointed by a predictable plot and a lackluster, abrupt finale.
| Acting | Chris Pine delivers a nuanced, grounded performance that effectively captures the internal struggle of a discarded, broken soldier. | |
| Theme | The film offers a credible, cynical critique of how the American military and state apparatus exploit and abandon veterans. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on genre cliches and predictable plot points, failing to offer any genuine surprises or original twists. | |
| Ending | The final act is widely criticized for being rushed, underdeveloped, and unsatisfyingly abrupt. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow, contemplative tempo is praised by those seeking a realistic tone but is frequently experienced as dull or exhausting by those expecting traditional action pacing. |