Jolt
Amazon Studios | Release Date (Streaming): July 23, 2021
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Mixed or average reviews based on 54 Ratings
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Mauro_LanariJul 27, 2021
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If you're an over 40 actress and have some precedents in action movies (like Theron too), then the offer of a female vengeful version of Wick or Crank is inevitable. Despite being as brilliant as a graphic novel, it leaves no(Mauro Lanari)
If you're an over 40 actress and have some precedents in action movies (like Theron too), then the offer of a female vengeful version of Wick or Crank is inevitable. Despite being as brilliant as a graphic novel, it leaves no memorable traces.… Expand
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EerieDemonbleJul 27, 2021
Forgetable. What a shame.
They wanted their own, female version of "Crank" with Jason Statham. And it could've been great action-comedy if they went full on crazy, but instead we got this bland soup of "meh" action scenes, boring vilains andForgetable. What a shame.
They wanted their own, female version of "Crank" with Jason Statham. And it could've been great action-comedy if they went full on crazy, but instead we got this bland soup of "meh" action scenes, boring vilains and bad writing.
P.S. Kate is still great. I'll take any bad "Underworld" sequel instead of this mediocrity.… Expand
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TrueMachineAug 3, 2021
Как Бекинсейл согласилась сниматься в этом мусоре, фильм просто скучный, диалоги не интересные, сюжет вообще банальный. Настолько он бездушный и трешовый, просто нет слов, зарывает актриса себя всяким хламом. Жалею о потраченом времени, фильмКак Бекинсейл согласилась сниматься в этом мусоре, фильм просто скучный, диалоги не интересные, сюжет вообще банальный. Настолько он бездушный и трешовый, просто нет слов, зарывает актриса себя всяким хламом. Жалею о потраченом времени, фильм днище.… Expand
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bfoore90Jul 26, 2021
For starters, I love Kate Beckinsale. She plays a really physical role here and kicks a whole lot of ass in this movie. Shes entertaining as hell here and makes a predictable and run-of-the-mill premise entertaining.
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Voodoo123Jan 2, 2022
Jolt was a forgettable action film that tries to shoehorn in a sci fi muffin reason for the main characters super strength and fighting skills but ultimately the screenplay was lacking and the action scenes were mediocre overall. While theJolt was a forgettable action film that tries to shoehorn in a sci fi muffin reason for the main characters super strength and fighting skills but ultimately the screenplay was lacking and the action scenes were mediocre overall. While the cast were excellent, it felt like a tired attempt in its overcrowded genre.… Expand
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FaxthtaxJul 27, 2021
Beckinsale does a fine performance but the movie alone is not much to get excited over. Poor storyline.
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Wodzu_AndzejJun 21, 2023
Jolt is quite average, I miss the cause and effect chain. It doesn't involve too much, so it's good for playing in the background and glancing at the fight scenes
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Stream2BigScreeSep 7, 2021
Prime Video released a new action, thriller, Jolt this weekend. You don't even have to leave your home to see Kate Beckinsale kicking butt and not caring about names. Yes, Jolt is one of those action, thrillers but with a twist dealingPrime Video released a new action, thriller, Jolt this weekend. You don't even have to leave your home to see Kate Beckinsale kicking butt and not caring about names. Yes, Jolt is one of those action, thrillers but with a twist dealing directly with the lead character's mental health. Kate Beckinsale plays Lindy, a woman who has severe impulse control issues characterized as intermittent explosive disorder. She gets pissed and strikes out in an uncontrollable rage. Lindy has gotten her rages in check with a contraption she wears that will send a shock, or jolt of electricity, if you will, to her. In order to bring some normalcy to her life, Lindy goes on a date with Justin (Jai Courtney), who seems to be a nice guy and a prospect for a lovely future. When Lindy finds out the next morning that Justin was murdered, she sets out on a hunt to find his killer and avenge him. Fights and mayhem ensue.

Above, I gave you a quick plot synopsis. The issue with Jolt is that it makes absolutely no sense. Okay, someone avenging the death in a murderous rampage is par for the course of most action thrillers. The part that is ridiculous here is that Lindy has been on two dates with Justin. Why would she go on this long, violent odyssey to avenge his death? She barely knows him! It does not make any sense that she would do what she does in this movie. Yes, Kate Beckinsale is good, aside from the stupid blonde wig, and she is at least passable in the fight sequences, but the motivation of the character is unbelievable. Unfortunately, that's all there is to this movie.

There are two good things I will note: First, the runtime is short. I clocked it at an hour and 22 minutes, or so before the credits. Although, I do think that the movie goes on a bit after it actually should have ended. Otherwise, there isn't any wasted time. Second, predictably, there are two cops (Bobby Canavale and Laverne Cox) chasing Lindy as she tears through the city looking for Justin's killer. The best scene of the movie that made me laugh out loud took place during a chase scene between Beckinsale and Cox in a hospital. I won't spoil anymore than that. At the very least, that scene is a must see.

Ultimately, Jolt is a ridiculous thriller with a premise that doesn't make a lot of sense. The mental health issue of the lead is treated rather flippantly, but while there are good fight sequences, it doesn't add up to much. If you have an hour and 22 or so minutes free and nothing else to watch, then grab a handful of popcorn for this one should hold you.… Expand
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