Film Overview"Hard Kill" is a 2020 American action-thriller film directed by Matt Eskandari. The movie stars Bruce Willis, Jesse Metcalfe, Natalie Eva Marie, Lala Kent, Sergio Rizzuto, and Tyler Jon Olson. It revolves around a group of mercenaries, fighting versus a villain named 'The Pardoner,' who seeks to create chaos with the help of a technological development.
Plot SummaryThe movie begins with billionaire tech CEO Donovan Chalmers (Bruce Willis) in control of a modern artificial intelligence software called "Project 7". This software application has the potential of changing the world, but in the incorrect hands, it could create chaos. This AI job is searched for by a terrorist known as 'The Pardoner' (Sergio Rizzuto), who wishes to utilize it to disrupt the society's economic and political structure.
To protect his development, Chalmers hires a team of mercenaries led by Derek Miller (Jesse Metcalfe) for its safekeeping. Miller, an embellished soldier and superior security expert, uses up the task under the impression that he is guarding a basic piece of innovation.
Mid-Movie PlotScenarios escalate when Chalmers' daughter, Eva (Lala Kent), who also happens to be the software's creator, gets kidnapped by The Pardoner. He demands Project 7 in exchange for her life. This puts Chalmers in a tight spot as he must pick in between his daughter's life and the safety of the world.
Miller and his team of mercenaries are thrown in the midst of a harsh battle, combating against enemies with high stakes on both personal and international levels. As they discover themselves outmanned and outgunned, they should create a strategic plan to rescue Eva and stop the world from plunging into turmoil orchestrated by The Pardoner.
ConclusionAfter much action and fight series, Donovan Chalmers chooses to ruin "Project 7" instead of letting it fall under the wrong hands, essentially compromising a system that was his life's work. In a climactic showdown, Donovan, helped by Derek and the rest of his team, successfully stops The Pardoner, saves Eva, and prevents a worldwide catastrophe, but not without its costs.
Overall Review"Hard Kill" is a mix of non-stop action sequences, high stakes, unforeseen plot twists, and the timeless dispute in between personal interests and the higher good. The movie explores themes such as technology, household, and the impact of power and peace when controlled by the wrong entities. Furthermore, it represents the transformative power of decision and sacrifice. However, it has actually been described by some critics as a normal action thriller bearing standard plot components and falling brief in terms of story creativity. Although the performance by the cast received appreciation, the general execution and character advancement left the audience desiring for more depth and intrigue.
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