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Jolt

Jolt

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2021

A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.

Movie details

Jolt

“You're in for a shock.”

2021 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 31m

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.

CriticWise case file

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Tanya Wexler

Written by

Scott Wascha

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale

Lindy

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Dr. Ivan Munchin

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Detective Vicars

Jai Courtney

Jai Courtney

Justin

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

Detective Nevin

Constantine Gregory

Constantine Gregory

Driver Curtis

Ori Pfeffer

Ori Pfeffer

Delacroix

Court is in session

Put Jolt 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.