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Vantage Point
2008 90 min United States of America, Mexico, Spain PG-13 18+
★6.0
Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Pete Travis
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Description
During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$72.27M
Worldwide:
$152.04M
Starring
Dennis Quaid
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Forest Whitaker
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Matthew Fox
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Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Vantage Point is a high-concept action thriller that utilizes a repeating, multi-perspective narrative structure to build tension and reveal plot details. While opinions on the efficacy of this device and the depth of the characters vary, the film is generally regarded as a competent and entertaining, if occasionally cliché, commercial thriller.
| Originality | The multi-perspective narrative structure effectively functions as a puzzle, keeping the audience engaged by revealing new details with each iteration. | |
| Direction | The action sequences, including chases and explosions, are executed with high technical competence and intensity. | |
| Acting | Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker deliver strong, grounded performances that provide the film with necessary emotional weight. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s reliance on standard political thriller tropes and thin character development leads to a predictable and occasionally formulaic experience. | |
| Pacing | The repetitive nature of the narrative device is polarizing; some find it inventive and gripping, while others find the constant loops exhausting and detrimental to the pacing. | |
| Acting | Critics are divided on Matthew Fox’s contribution, with some praising his attempt to play against type, while others find his performance unconvincing or limited. |