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One Shot

One Shot

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2021

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

Movie details

One Shot

“Escape is just the beginning.”

2021 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 37m

Critical arithmetic

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6.7 / 10

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An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

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

James Nunn

Written by

Jamie Russell · James Nunn

Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

Jake Harris

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene

Zoe Anderson

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Jack Yorke

Emmanuel Imani

Emmanuel Imani

Brandon Whitaker

Dino Kelly

Dino Kelly

Danny Dietler

Jack Parr

Jack Parr

Lewis Ash

Waleed Elgadi

Waleed Elgadi

Amin Mansur

Court is in session

Put One Shot 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.