Acts of Violence

Name: Acts of Violence
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: January 12, 2018
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 28
Cast: Ashton Holmes, Bruce Willis, Cole Hauser, Jenna B. Kelly, Melissa Bolona

2018

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Movie Details & Credits

Fine Films | Release Date: January 12, 2018 | R

Starring: Ashton Holmes, Bruce Willis, Cole Hauser, Jenna B. Kelly, Melissa Bolona, Mike Epps, Sean Brosnan, Shawn Ashmore, Sophia Bush, Tiffany Brouwer

Summary: Three Midwestern brothers, a crime lord, and an incorruptible cop are on a deadly collision course when the youngest brother's fiancée is kidnapped by human traffickers. To save her, the MacGregor boys call on their military training - and the strength of family - to fight the most important battle of their lives.

Director: Brett Donowho

Genre(s): Action, Drama

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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Noel Murray

Jan 11, 2018

It's all a tad too serious for a movie that's essentially a tawdry pulp thriller. Still, anyone who comes to Acts of Violence looking for colorfully sleazy characters and shootouts — as opposed to nuanced public policy briefs — should find enough reasons to stick around. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Jan 11, 2018

This dopey action thriller harks back to grindhouse pictures of the ’70s and ’80s, although it’s too tasteful, if that’s the word, to consistently exploit the more lurid implications of its sensationalist scenario. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

Jan 13, 2018

The script has been written compactly if without great imagination by Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto, and directed likewise by actor-turned-helmer Donowho, whose work here reps an uptick from his prior, mostly B-grade horror features. Read full review

Barbara VanDenburgh

Jan 11, 2018

The title Acts of Violence has less to do with the storyline of the movie it graces and more about what’s perpetrated against the audience watching it. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Jan 11, 2018

Acts of Violence evaporates from your mind while you're watching it. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Jan 12, 2018

The film may be completely worthless from an artistic standpoint but it certainly can’t be beat from a convenience standpoint. Read full review

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Acclamation

Jun 29, 2018

With a polished production quaity, I’m not sure the message would have been as good.
The messsge was very strong, and this movie is about regular folks. I wish most of us, in America would stand up to what is wrong, in several ways.
This movie is a odern version of “Saving Private Ryan.” ItWith a polished production quaity, I’m not sure the message would have been as good.
The messsge was very strong, and this movie is about regular folks. I wish most of us, in America would stand up to what is wrong, in several ways.
This movie is a odern version of “Saving Private Ryan.”
It reminds me of the best Christian film.… Expand

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tipar

Nov 10, 2018

Not a solid Action Thriller but entertaining enough. Hauser performs well, in other movies he did not convince me that much, Ashmore beyond handsomeness and very emotive sequences. 6'5/10

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Xyled777

Jun 9, 2018

I loved the movie. The story was very interesting and I am a big fan of Bruce Willis and Cole Hauser. It does a good job of shining some light on one of humanity's darkest areas. The acting was good and overall a very enjoyable experience. We could've done without the strip club scene butI loved the movie. The story was very interesting and I am a big fan of Bruce Willis and Cole Hauser. It does a good job of shining some light on one of humanity's darkest areas. The acting was good and overall a very enjoyable experience. We could've done without the strip club scene but thats what a fast forward button is for.… Expand

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DayzedGaming

Aug 9, 2020

If you're in the mood for a good laugh, give this slopfest a try. My favorite character is Max...see if you agree.

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JLuis_001

Jan 28, 2018

Another **** action film starring Bruce Willis. It’s getting hard to differentiate them.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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