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Seen it?2011 | 97 min | Crime, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$16 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 96K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elliott Lester
- Jason StathamTom Brant
- Paddy ConsidinePorter Nash
- Aidan GillenBarry Weiss
- Zawe AshtonElizabeth Falls
- Luke EvansCraig Stokes
- David MorrisseyDunlop
- Ron DonachieSergeant Cross
- Joe DempsieTheo Nelson
- Elly FairmanSandra Bates
- Ned DennehyRadnor