Retribution (2023)

Retribution (2023)

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Retribution (2023)

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MPAA Rating
R [Restricted]
Runtime
91 Mins.
Release date
August 23, 2023
Budget (In USD)
$20,000,000
Revenue (In USD)
$18,690,902

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Movie Title: Retribution (2023)
Tagline: All Roads Lead To The Truth.

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Synopsis:
When a mysterious caller puts a bomb under his car seat, Matt Turner begins a high-speed chase across the city to complete a specific series of tasks. With his kids trapped in the back seat and a bomb that will explode if they get out of the car, a normal commute becomes a twisted game of life or death as Matt follows the stranger’s increasingly dangerous instructions in a race against time to save his family.

Plot:
Matt Turner, a financier at Nanite Capital under his friend and CEO Anders Muller, lives in Berlin with his wife Heather and two children, Emily and Zach. While driving his kids to school, Matt receives a mangled call from an unknown number indicating there is a bomb under his seat, which was already armed. All chairs have pressure plates and a radio frequency to ignite explosives. He threatens to detonate the gadget if Matt seeks help. Matt must follow the bomber's directions after finding the device to live. 
 
As his girlfriend flees, Matt's client and bomb threat receiver Sylvain is killed in an explosion. The bomber orders Matt to contact Heather and bring €50,000 from his bank safety deposit box. After Heather discovers it, the bomber orders her to give the money to a blue-suited man. She contacts police, who arrest him.  
Matt tries to convince Europol agent Angela Brickmann he's innocent and wants mobile signal blocking to prevent the remote trigger. Matt and Anders had €208 million customer slush money in Matt's Dubai bank "emergency collateral account" according to the bomber. Matt meets Anders in a power plant. Matt instructs Anders to eliminate collateral when the bomber comes. Anders reluctantly agrees, but the bomber orders Matt to kill him with a revolver to save his family. Matt refuses, and the bomber blasts Anders's car, hurting Emily's leg. 
 
They surround Matt following a police chase with Angela and Heather. After finding the pressure plate under Matt's seat, the bomb squad rescues Zach and Emily, who is treated for injuries. Angela suspects the bomb is related to the crime after interviewing Matt. Matt flees the police after saying farewell to Heather and drives to find the bomber. Matthew demands the bomber see him for money.  
Always the bomber, Anders. Anders wanted Matt to blame for the explosions to hide his €208 million crypto account theft. Matt deliberately crashes into a bridge to end this. After releasing his seat belt and igniting the explosives, Matt falls into the river, killing Anders. Angela nods and releases Matt as the police arrive. 
In the credits, news headlines suggest Anders stole the explosives, and Matt helps Europol solve the crime. 

Other Info

Writer: Alberto Marini (based on the film "El Desconocido")
Screenplay: Christopher Salmanpour
Producer:
  • Jaume Collet-Serra,
  • Alex Heineman,
  • Andrew Rona,
  • Juan Sola

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Retribution (2023) – A Tense, If Predictable, Thriller
(Updated: January 04, 2025)
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Retribution (2023) is a high-stakes, action-packed thriller starring Liam Neeson, who once again takes on the role of a tough yet emotionally burdened protagonist. The film follows Matt Turner, a successful financier, who finds himself trapped in a life-or-death situation when a mysterious voice on the phone informs him that his car is rigged with explosives. As he races against time to figure out who is behind the threat, Turner must navigate a series of moral dilemmas while protecting his family.

The film excels in creating tension and urgency, with a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge. Neeson delivers his signature performance as the hardened, reluctant hero, bringing gravitas to a role that doesn’t stray far from his previous action-thriller characters. The pacing is swift, and the action sequences are well-executed, particularly the moments that take place within the confines of the car, where much of the film’s suspense is generated.

However, Retribution suffers from a somewhat predictable plot. The "man-in-a-trap" premise has been done before, and while the film delivers a solid experience, it doesn't break new ground in the thriller genre. The twists, while effective, are not entirely surprising, and the villain’s motivations feel underdeveloped. Additionally, the emotional stakes, particularly Turner’s relationship with his children, could have been explored more deeply to add more resonance to the story.

Overall, Retribution is a well-crafted, if formulaic, thriller that offers plenty of tension and action but lacks the originality needed to elevate it above similar films. Fans of Liam Neeson’s previous work will enjoy the ride, but it’s unlikely to leave a lasting impression. 

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