Code 8

Name: Code 8
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: December 6, 2019
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Aaron Abrams, Alex Mallari Jr., Greg Bryk, JaNae Armogan, Kari Matchett

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date: December 6, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Aaron Abrams, Alex Mallari Jr., Greg Bryk, JaNae Armogan, Kari Matchett, Karissa Strain, Kyla Kane, Laysla De Oliveira, Martin Roach, Natalie Lisinska, Peter Outerbridge, Robbie Amell, Shaun Benson, Stephen Amell, Sung Kang

Summary: Code 8 is set in a world where 4% of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but instead of being billionaires or superheroes, they face discrimination and live in poverty, often resorting to crime. Connor Reed (Robbie Amell), a power-enabled young man, is struggling to pay for his ailing mother’s (Kari Matchett) healthCode 8 is set in a world where 4% of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but instead of being billionaires or superheroes, they face discrimination and live in poverty, often resorting to crime. Connor Reed (Robbie Amell), a power-enabled young man, is struggling to pay for his ailing mother’s (Kari Matchett) health treatment. Fighting to earn enough money as a day laborer, Connor is lured into a lucrative criminal world by Garrett (Stephen Amell) who works for Lincoln City’s reigning drug lord, Marcus Sutcliffe (Greg Bryk). Garrett helps Connor sharpen his powers in order to execute a series of crimes on behalf of Sutcliffe, while a militarized police unit, led by Agent Park (Sung Kang) and Agent Davis (Aaron Abrams), hunts them down.… Expand

Director: Jeff Chan

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Dennis Harvey

Dec 13, 2019

Code 8 is better than a mere calling-card film, though one senses a desire to check all the boxes of fan expectation and professional packaging rated higher than the kinds of personal expression that might have lent it a more memorable idiosyncrasy. Read full review

Noel Murray

Dec 5, 2019

The ideas outpace the action in a movie that’s clearly been made with passion and intelligence, but without the kind of zip that this kind of story demands. Read full review

John DeFore

Dec 14, 2019

Though this clearly isn't meant to be a lighthearted story, a glimmer of wit here and there would've helped keep viewers engaged in the action and endeared us to a cast that is competent but hardly charismatic. Read full review

Sandy Schaefer

Apr 14, 2020

While the Code 8 movie's premise is more interesting than its other elements, it's handled well enough to warrant further exploration. Code 8 works better as a proof of concept than a standalone sci-fi thriller, serving up fascinating world-building with a fairly basic story. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 14, 2020

The bad guys are more interesting than the good ones, the heists — including an armored car — are generic. Read full review

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Rakib0301

Dec 21, 2019

Amazing film with an amazing cast - do not listen to the critics, enjoy for yourself, has heart and a great narrative

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Ryo91

Apr 17, 2020

8/10 * Ganz Cool aber ich habe mir gewünscht das Connor noch mehr seine Kräfte einsetzt gegen Feinde.

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Kadirov

May 17, 2020

Very good for the work funded by people. Those who like to masturbate at how dramatical and sad a film is can go back watching their soap operas.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Klebart

Jan 8, 2020

It's OK I guess. It's not anything that needs to be seen. At least the lead actor puts in a better performance than when he was on Tomorrow People. If you are looking for a superhero movie then this really isn't it. It's something of a re-used story and not very original. Powers are onlyIt's OK I guess. It's not anything that needs to be seen. At least the lead actor puts in a better performance than when he was on Tomorrow People. If you are looking for a superhero movie then this really isn't it. It's something of a re-used story and not very original. Powers are only secondary to the story. It's like having a soda and you don't want another drink but you are still thirsty afterwards. Wanted to rate this as a 5 but maybe it's a low budget and somewhat dull 6 instead ? That's generous.… Expand

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Ralfbergs

Feb 4, 2021

This was quite meh movie for me. Had good premise, but while watching it felt boring at many times and also to me reasoning of characters at times seemed a bit weird. Quite average, ok if you don't have anything better to watch

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Dubeau

Apr 17, 2020

Code 8 was just ok. The story has a good premise. The acting was certainly strong and saved the movie in a lot of ways. But the rhythm of the movie is slow and some dialogues are just so cliché. The effect are fair. The soundtrack is, somewhere I guess. I give it 52%. I wasn't able to pastCode 8 was just ok. The story has a good premise. The acting was certainly strong and saved the movie in a lot of ways. But the rhythm of the movie is slow and some dialogues are just so cliché. The effect are fair. The soundtrack is, somewhere I guess. I give it 52%. I wasn't able to past 50% of the movie.… Expand

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Mauro_Lanari

Feb 17, 2020

(Mauro Lanari)
With decades of delay on Marvel and on the cinematographic transpositions, a film about the mutants necessary for those who suffer from a Psyke withdrawal crisis.

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