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Xtreme

Xtreme

Action · Adventure · Crime · 2021

Two years after the murder of his son and father, a retired hitman sets in motion a carefully crafted revenge plan against the killer: his own brother.

Movie details

Xtreme

“Running away is not an option. Revenge is his only plan.”

2021 Action · Adventure · Crime 1h 51m

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6.3 / 10

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Two years after the murder of his son and father, a retired hitman sets in motion a carefully crafted revenge plan against the killer: his own brother.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Xtreme?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniel Benmayor

Written by

Iván Ledesma

Óscar Jaenada

Óscar Jaenada

Lucero

Teo García

Teo García

Max

Óscar Casas

Óscar Casas

Leo

Andrea Duro

Andrea Duro

María

Sergio Peris-Mencheta

Sergio Peris-Mencheta

Finito

Alberto Jo Lee

Alberto Jo Lee

Chull Moo

Luis Zahera

Luis Zahera

Urquiza

Court is in session

Put Xtreme 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.