The Enforcer
Screen Media Films | Release Date: September 23, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
38
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
8
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
58
The Film StageJared MobarakSep 22, 2022
Iliff’s script and Hughes’ direction might not provide anything we haven’t seen before, but both allow the actors the necessary room to give us what we need to stay invested. Read full review
55
Film ThreatSumner ForbesFeb 6, 2023
Maybe Banderas wanted to capitalize on the popularity of the Taken or John Wick franchises, which is entirely understandable. For a man used to covering a wide range of genres, the role of the older action star is one with a certain degree of cultural cache. The Enforcer, though, just isn’t the right vehicle. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreSep 19, 2022
The Enforcer is filmed-proof that the difference between a C-movie and a straight-up, watchable B-picture is Antonio Banderas. Ask first-time director Richard Hughes. He’ll tell you. Read full review
40
The Observer (UK)Wendy IdeJan 10, 2023
It’s thuddingly predictable stuff that limps through a plot involving nefarious sex traffickers, treachery and a liberal smearing of Miami sleaze. Read full review
40
The TelegraphRobbie CollinJan 6, 2023
Banderas is good value, playing the role a few shades more seriously than it deserves, while first-time director Richard Hughes deploys much fizzing neon and halogen to strike a convincingly sleazy tone. But even at 90 minutes the plot feels padded, and it’s all so preeningly sordid. Read full review
40
EmpireJordan KingJan 6, 2023
There’s just nothing quite like a good crime thriller. But, despite Banderas’ best efforts and some stylish camerawork, this is nothing like a good crime thriller. Read full review
40
The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeJan 6, 2023
The film is sometimes too sleazy, but it is, more often, not sleazy enough. Read full review
40
VarietyDennis HarveySep 22, 2022
Reaching for the grandiose, it never grasps anything beyond the generic. Read full review
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