Movie

Freelancers

2012 · 96 min

A grim, slow-burning undercover cop drama that simmers with paranoia and betrayal before erupting into violent payback.

Tagline: To serve, protect... and steal.
Overview: The son of a slain NYPD officer joins the force, where he falls in with his father's former partner and a team of rogue cops. His new boss, Sarcone, will see if he has what it takes to be rogue through many trials and tribulations of loyalty, trust and respect. When the truth about his father's death is revealed revenge takes him over and he won't stop until justice has been truly served.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, corruption, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
corruption
betrayal
loyalty
crime
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild