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Close Range

Close Range

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2015

A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to protect his sister and her young daughter.

Movie details

Close Range

“Vengeance hits home.”

2015 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 20m

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6.5 / 10

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A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to protect his sister and her young daughter.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Isaac Florentine

Written by

Shane Dax Taylor · Chad Law

Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

Colton MacReady

Nick Chinlund

Nick Chinlund

Sheriff Jasper Calloway

Caitlin Keats

Caitlin Keats

Angela Reynolds

Jake La Botz

Jake La Botz

Walt Reynolds

Tony Perez

Tony Perez

Fernando Garcia

Madison Lawlor

Madison Lawlor

Hailey Reynolds

J

Julien Cesario

Ignacio

Court is in session

Put Close Range on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.