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Dangerous

2021 · 99 min

A blunt, joyless action thriller that feels like a routine shoot-em-up with little suspense or flair.

Directed by: David Hackl
Genres: Action, Thriller
Starring: Scott Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Tyrese Gibson

Tagline: Killer instincts die hard.
Overview: A reformed sociopath heads to a remote island after the death of his brother. Soon after his arrival, the island falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries, and when he discovers their role in his brother’s demise, he sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance.

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Directed by: David Hackl
Genres: Action, Thriller
Starring: Scott Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Tyrese Gibson

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
family
greed
betrayal
violence
Places: single country house
wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex none

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Action	7
Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	5
Romance	1
Tension	5
Darkness	6
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: action, thriller
Directed by: David Hackl
Written by: Christopher Borrelli
Starring: Scott Eastwood, Mel Gibson, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Durand, Famke Janssen, Brenda Bazinet, Ryan Robbins, Brendan Fletcher
Music: Todd Bryanton
Cinematography: Mark Dobrescu
Runtime: 99 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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