Retribution
Lionsgate | Release Date: August 25, 2023
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JLuis_001Aug 27, 2023
In Retribution Liam Neeson does not get out of the car to exhibit physical prowess impossible to believe for a septuagenarian, but its director does pretend that he sustains without much to do this lame exercise of tension and suspense thatIn Retribution Liam Neeson does not get out of the car to exhibit physical prowess impossible to believe for a septuagenarian, but its director does pretend that he sustains without much to do this lame exercise of tension and suspense that pretends to create thrills and exhibit an imaginary quality that simply cannot conjure. I'd like to emphasize one point unequivocally: this film possesses the same throwaway quality as the numerous movies that are release direct-to-video or VOD featuring Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, and Bruce Willis. The only reason it was released in theaters is because clearly Liam Neeson still has the audience's approval at the box office and the producers know it.
That's how devoid of imagination, caliber and merit this film really is. Referring to it as generic would be a generous description.… Expand
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4
TVJerryAug 31, 2023
Liam Neeson plays the father of 2 kids (yeah, he's 73). He's giving them a ride to school when he gets a call that his car has been rigged with a bomb and he must keep driving to avoid killing them. This sets things up for a tense trip andLiam Neeson plays the father of 2 kids (yeah, he's 73). He's giving them a ride to school when he gets a call that his car has been rigged with a bomb and he must keep driving to avoid killing them. This sets things up for a tense trip and there are a few moments that are. On the other hand, there are points that stretch credibility and other elements of simple frustration with the whole thing. Neeson gets to show some emotional gravitas, but even with the potential explosion, the whole thing feels rather safe. Yet another in the string of quickly forgettable action films from Leeson.… Expand
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GinaKAug 29, 2023
An enjoyable summer film with Liam Neeson looking a bit more pained than usual, and I could have done without the "children in peril" schtick, but overall enough action and plot to make a trip to the movies (and relief from the heat andAn enjoyable summer film with Liam Neeson looking a bit more pained than usual, and I could have done without the "children in peril" schtick, but overall enough action and plot to make a trip to the movies (and relief from the heat and humidity) worthwhile.… Expand
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MovieReviewMaveAug 31, 2023
IN A NUTSHELL:
A bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school that his car will explode if they stop and get out. Who’s really behind it?
This is the third remake of a similar film made in Spain, Germany, andIN A NUTSHELL:
A bank executive receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school that his car will explode if they stop and get out. Who’s really behind it?
This is the third remake of a similar film made in Spain, Germany, and South Korea.
The film was directed by Nimrod Antal.

THINGS I LIKED:
I’ve been a big Liam Neeson fan for many years. He does a good job with this, although the script doesn’t give him a lot to work with. It played like it was written by ChatGPT. Putting him inside a car for the bulk of the movie is a good solution for an action star who is aging.
The rest of the cast includes Matthew Modine, Embeth Davidtz, Noma Dumezweni, Jack Champion, and Lily Aspell.
During the opening credits, we see a bomb being assembled. We don’t learn who did it until the last few minutes of the film. You definitely feel the suspense throughout the film.
We get to visit Berlin, Germany where the movie takes place. I always think it’s fun to see the streets and buildings in other countries.
The audience doesn’t know for sure whether Liam Neeson’s character is a good guy or a bad guy for the majority of the movie, keeping the audience guessing.
The suspense is non-stop. THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:
One of the appeals of Liam Neeson’s movies is watching him kick bad-guy butt. He does none of that in this film.
This is the kind of thriller you’ll probably only watch once.
The film is suspenseful, yet frustrating at the same time because Liam Leeson’s character doesn’t communicate well with other characters and doesn’t try to figure out how to outmaneuver the phone caller.
The dialogue is terrible.
There are some serious holes in how the villain was able to actually do what was done.
The kids in the movie are annoying with their constant bickering that it’s hard to feel endeared to them or anyone in the film, really.
I was surprised by how wooden some of the acting was.
The title of the movie doesn’t match the content of the movie other than to serve as a red herring.
No humor to balance the serious drama. TIPS FOR PARENTS: Some German is spoken with English subtitles in only a few scenes.
Bombs explode in cars, killing people.
Some profanity.… Expand
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davemelbourne58Aug 27, 2023
The movie was as advertised.
A typical Liam Neeson thriller.
I bit hokey at times, but I honestly didn't hate the movie. Liam Neeson is the 21st century version of Charles Bronson. I've seen worse movies, but this one did exactly what it wasThe movie was as advertised.
A typical Liam Neeson thriller.
I bit hokey at times, but I honestly didn't hate the movie.
Liam Neeson is the 21st century version of Charles Bronson.
I've seen worse movies, but this one did exactly what it was suppose to do.
Entertain me.… Expand
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alanpotter17Aug 31, 2023
Confesso que esperava bem menos desse filme, em especial esperando que pusessem o Neeson em cenas de ação bizarra, como fizeram com o Indiana Jones. Mas a escolha do roteiro em tornar o filme um ambiente mais intimista, conduzindo-o peloConfesso que esperava bem menos desse filme, em especial esperando que pusessem o Neeson em cenas de ação bizarra, como fizeram com o Indiana Jones. Mas a escolha do roteiro em tornar o filme um ambiente mais intimista, conduzindo-o pelo carro, foi a mais adequada possível a esse tipo de projeto. Ninguém aguenta mais ver "superhomens" de meia idade fazendo o que quiserem com explosivos e com os bandidos (talvez só o Tom Cruise, vai).
Assim, a história gira em torno de um grupo de financistas que são pegos um a um (entre os quais o nosso protagonista com seus dois filhos), cuja armadilha consiste em instalar bombas em seus respectivos carros e chantageá-los, com a cereja do bolo de que não é possível a eles sair do carro, já que a bomba é detonada devido um dispositivo mecânico que atua pela pressão do corpo (além de ter um detonador à distância).
Como puderam burlar a segurança de pessoas tão influentes? Não sabemos. Ao menos o roteiro se encarrega de mostrar quem está por trás de tal plano, e por mais que seja tudo meio maquineísta, ao menos passa certa credibilidade sobre o porquê conseguiram fazer os planos serem executados.
Ainda assim, é um típico filme norte-americano, com aquele apelo familiar, aquela velha guinada de heroísmo ao final, a polícia como coadjuvante de luxo e lerda.
Ganha pontos por conseguir se sustentar em um espaço claustrofóbico, sendo tenso quando precisa ser. De fato, o carro parece sufocar os personagens e o expectador, e aqui as crianças também ajudaram, numa interpretação bem convincente com a situação.
Há obviamente algumas fugas da realidade, mas diria que o resultado final é positivo, e o tempo de duração do filme também ajuda, já que a ação ocorre num único dia, não há tempo par cenas contemplativas e reflexivas.
Deste modo, ao que se propõe, o filme é extremamente competente. é um ano que filmes de ação estão em alta, não chega ao nível de "Missão impossível", "O pacto" ou "John Wick", mas diverte tanto quanto.… Expand
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GerminHunterSep 8, 2023
Its a Liam Neeson movie, so someone is kidnapped and he will save him/her, the action was kinda bad, barely any suspense
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