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22 Bullets

22 Bullets

Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2010

A retired mobster goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body by his former childhood friend.

Movie details

22 Bullets

“The revenge of the Professional.”

2010 Drama · Crime · Thriller 1h 57m

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6.7 / 10

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A retired mobster goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body by his former childhood friend.

CriticWise case file

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Berry

Written by

Richard Berry · Matthieu Delaporte · Alexandre de La Patellière

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Charly Matteï

Kad Merad

Kad Merad

Tony Zacchia

Marina Foïs

Marina Foïs

Marie Goldman

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Martin Beaudinard

JoeyStarr

JoeyStarr

Pistachio

Richard Berry

Richard Berry

Aurelio Rampoli

Claude Gensac

Claude Gensac

Mrs. Fontarosa

Court is in session

Put 22 Bullets on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.