Crossbreed (2019)

Background
"Crossbreed" is a 2019 sci-fi and action movie directed by Brandon Slagle. The screenplay was composed by Slagle and Robert Thompson. The film stars Vivica A Fox, Daniel Baldwin, and Stink Fisher, to name a few. The film highlights themes of science-fiction and thriller while mixing components of action and horror.

Plot
The film is based in an alternate future where the United States has contracted a personal military company, led by President Ellen Henricksen (played by Vivica A Fox), to recover an alien bio-weapon from a fallen satellite. The federal government wants the weapon to establish its supremacy in the world.

Nevertheless, the alien bio-weapon, referred to as The 'Crossbreed,' falls into the wrong hands after the mercenaries worked with by the U.S. federal government stop working in their objective. The villain, Damien Brooks (played by Daniel Baldwin), controls the situation and manages to take control of the weapon with a plan to sell it to a group of terrorists.

Main Characters
The Crossbreed, called Adam, is a human-alien hybrid genetically engineered as the best weapon. However, given Adam's human components, it establishes emotions and ultimately revolts versus its controllers. The main lead character in the film is a war veteran called Ryan Kelley (played by Stink Fisher), who leads a team of mercenaries to recover the weapon.

Themes and Symbolism
"Greed" is a common style throughout the movie. Many circumstances in the movie highlight the human propensity to get power with complete disregard for effects. The primary focus stays on the fight for power and control. Another interesting aspect of the film is the human-alien hybrid creature, which represents the misuse of clinical developments when it falls into the wrong hands.

Reception
The performances of the stars, especially Vivica A. Fox and Daniel Baldwin, were appreciated, however the film received mixed reviews. Some critics acknowledged the film for its sci-fi elements, action sequences, and makeup impacts. Simultaneously, the plot was slammed for its predictability and absence of depth.

In summary, "Crossbreed" is a sci-fi action thriller about a group of mercenaries entrusted with recovering an alien bio-weapon. While it intertwines themes of power, control, and abuse of scientific improvement, the blend of action and horror makes it a notable addition to its category.

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