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  • 2018
  • R
  • Lionsgate Premiere
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Lionsgate Premiere
  • 1 h 26 m

Summary Three Midwestern brothers, a crime lord, and an incorruptible cop are on a deadly collision course when the youngest brother's fiancée is kidnapped by human traffickers. To save her, the MacGregor boys call on their military training - and the strength of family - to fight the most important battle of their lives.

Directed By: Brett Donowho

Written By: Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto

  • 2018
  • R
  • Lionsgate Premiere
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2018
  • R
  • Lionsgate Premiere
  • 1 h 26 m

Acts of Violence

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
28
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 19 User Ratings
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Summary Three Midwestern brothers, a crime lord, and an incorruptible cop are on a deadly collision course when the youngest brother's fiancée is kidnapped by human traffickers. To save her, the MacGregor boys call on their military training - and the strength of family - to fight the most important battle of their lives.

Directed By: Brett Donowho

Written By: Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto

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Metascore
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Jan 11, 2018
It's all a tad too serious for a movie that's essentially a tawdry pulp thriller. Still, anyone who comes to Acts of Violence looking for colorfully sleazy characters and shootouts — as opposed to nuanced public policy briefs — should find enough reasons to stick around.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
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Jan 13, 2018
The script has been written compactly if without great imagination by Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto, and directed likewise by actor-turned-helmer Donowho, whose work here reps an uptick from his prior, mostly B-grade horror features.
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Acclamation
Jun 29, 2018
With a polished production quaity, I’m not sure the message would have been as good. The messsge was very strong, and this movie is about regular folks. I wish most of us, in America would stand up to what is wrong, in several ways. This movie is a odern version of “Saving Private Ryan.” It reminds me of the best Christian film.
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tipar
Nov 10, 2018
Not a solid Action Thriller but entertaining enough. Hauser performs well, in other movies he did not convince me that much, Ashmore beyond handsomeness and very emotive sequences. 6'5/10
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Jan 11, 2018
This dopey action thriller harks back to grindhouse pictures of the ’70s and ’80s, although it’s too tasteful, if that’s the word, to consistently exploit the more lurid implications of its sensationalist scenario.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 11, 2018
Acts of Violence evaporates from your mind while you're watching it.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
30
Jan 11, 2018
The title Acts of Violence has less to do with the storyline of the movie it graces and more about what’s perpetrated against the audience watching it.
By Barbara VanDenburgh FULL REVIEW
12
Jan 12, 2018
The film may be completely worthless from an artistic standpoint but it certainly can’t be beat from a convenience standpoint.
By Peter Sobczynski FULL REVIEW
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Xyled777
Jun 9, 2018
I loved the movie. The story was very interesting and I am a big fan of Bruce Willis and Cole Hauser. It does a good job of shining some light on one of humanity's darkest areas. The acting was good and overall a very enjoyable experience. We could've done without the strip club scene but thats what a fast forward button is for.
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DayzedGaming
Aug 9, 2020
If you're in the mood for a good laugh, give this slopfest a try. My favorite character is **** if you agree.
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JLuis_001
Jan 28, 2018
Another **** action film starring Bruce Willis. It’s getting hard to differentiate them.
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Production Company Lionsgate Premiere, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Highland Film Group (HFG), Emmett/Furla Oasis Films, Colecar Productions, River Bay Films, Tri-Fold Pictures, The Fyzz
Release Date Jan 12, 2018
Duration 1 h 26 m
Rating R
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Tagline Protect what's yours.
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