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White Elephant
2022 93 min United States of America 18+
★5.1
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Jesse V. Johnson
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Description
An ex-marine enforcer must battle his conscience and code of honor when he is forced to do things for the mob.
Starring
Michael Rooker
Actor
Bruce Willis
Actor
Olga Kurylenko
Actor
Key opinion
White Elephant is a mid-budget crime thriller that polarized audiences with its blend of solid performances and routine execution. While Michael Rooker’s lead performance receives near-universal acclaim, the film’s reliance on genre tropes and inconsistent acting from the supporting cast create a divide in overall reception.
| Acting | Michael Rooker delivers a strong, nuanced performance that effectively anchors the film’s narrative. | |
| Cinematography | The technical execution, including cinematography, editing, and score, is generally regarded as competent and professional. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some find the plot a tight, compelling thriller, while others criticize it as predictable, clichéd, and lacking in originality. | |
| Acting | The performances of the supporting cast are divisive; while some praise the chemistry between the leads, others find Bruce Willis’s performance monotone and his presence limited. |