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  • 2021
  • R
  • Quiver Distribution
  • 1 h 58 m
  • 2021
  • R
  • Quiver Distribution
  • 1 h 58 m

Summary Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his re...

Directed By: Nicholas Jarecki

Written By: Nicholas Jarecki

  • 2021
  • R
  • Quiver Distribution
  • 1 h 58 m
  • 2021
  • R
  • Quiver Distribution
  • 1 h 58 m

Crisis

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
41
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.2
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Summary Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his re...

Directed By: Nicholas Jarecki

Written By: Nicholas Jarecki

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
41
16% Positive
3 Reviews
63% Mixed
12 Reviews
21% Negative
4 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 19 Critic Reviews
41
16% Positive
3 Reviews
63% Mixed
12 Reviews
21% Negative
4 Reviews

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67
Mar 15, 2021
It’s not for lack of trying as Crisis has a terrific ensemble cast doing terrific work. But the film never sparks or soars.
By Kim Hughes FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 1, 2021
It’s not enough merely to tell stories about different aspects of how drugs impact society – the connections have to be stronger and the narratives have to go deeper that what Jarecki has provided here. Crisis is well-meaning but ultimately unsatisfying.
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Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.2
41% Positive
7 Ratings
47% Mixed
8 Ratings
12% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 17 User Ratings
6.2
41% Positive
7 Ratings
47% Mixed
8 Ratings
12% Negative
2 Ratings

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c3po1000
Mar 13, 2021
Great movie. Make sure to see it. It's about the problems our society has with opioids. The actors are very good, especially Evangeline Lily who plays architect whose son does not come home from school. Find out what happens. You will love this movie.
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10
WinningBalance
Mar 5, 2021
Such a fast pace movie movie and the genius of the script is intertwining all three stories into one. Gary Oldman and Michelle Rodriguez both put in great performances in this movie. It’s a must see!!
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50
Feb 25, 2021
The three stories could each have been their own movie, and probably a more compelling one than this mash-up turns out to be. Everybody gets in everybody else’s way for the first two and a half acts.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 24, 2021
These stories are all tragic and sad and complex, and more than worthy of innumerable explorations. Many of them are even present in this film, even if nothing about them satisfies. Consider this one a crisis of its own: a well-meaning look at a world that never goes deeper than the surface.
By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW
40
Mar 11, 2021
The film’s narrative and characters reason that any difficult situation can be solved with blind brute force and a pistol. If you’re looking for a cutting critique of the American addiction industry, look elsewhere.
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38
Feb 22, 2021
Time and again, the film shortchanges the human elements of its stories for drug stats that can be Googled in a matter of seconds.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
25
Mar 16, 2021
The most Crisis will give you is the empty gift of occupying two, completely uneventful hours of your life.
By Kevin Jagernauth FULL REVIEW
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7
Ralfbergs
Oct 31, 2021
Dont know why such low ratings but I quite enjoyed this one - great actors, interesting plot, paralel stories, idea behind of what they wanted to show. Yes maybe something was missing to make it great but still a good movie
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5
Mauro_Lanari
Jun 3, 2021
(Mauro Lanari) For newbies who do not know the Soderbergh of "Traffic" (2000). Have a good study.
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5
JLuis_001
Mar 14, 2021
I saw it because I was interested in its cast, but Crisis is an inert thriller that neither excites nor captivates. It never got frustrating or terrible for me, but it was inconsistent and underwhelming.
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Production Company Les Productions LOD, Bideford Productions, Burn Later Productions, Caviar Films, Construction Film, Elevation Pictures, Flying Horse Productions, Green Room Films, Martingale Films, Matisse Pictures, Paradise City Films, Such Content, Tuesday Films, Universal Pictures
Release Date Feb 26, 2021
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating R
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Website https://www.facebook.com/CrisisMovie2020/
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Awards

SOCAN Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Canadian Sync Awards
• 1 Nomination

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