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Seen it?Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (66 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Iron Man or Spectral, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In this fun thrilling action movie, a team of skilled criminals is hired by a private syndicate to steal a biological weapon that is being guarded by the military. The weapon has the potential to cause an apocalypse, and the team's mission is to prevent the military from using it. However, they soon find out that they have been betrayed by the syndicate's rogue agent, who has his own plans for the weapon. Will the team stop the agent and prevent the apocalypse?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$100 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 96K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harvish Thanasegar