The Poison Rose (2019)

Intro
"The Poison Rose" is a 2019 mystery thriller movie directed by George Gallo and Francesco Cinquemani, and adjusted from the Richard Salvatore book of the exact same title. The movie boasts an ensemble cast that consists of John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Famke Janssen, Brendan Fraser, and Robert Patrick, which assures an engaging cinematic experience.

Plot Summary
John Travolta is Carson Phillips, an ex-football star turned private detective residing in Los Angeles. He is focused on capturing adulterers, and his life is rather doldrums until he gets a seemingly regular case that eventually leads him back to his old home town of Galveston, Texas. There, his mission is to find a missing out on lady, Barbara, played by Kathiria Marie. This journey stirs things up when Carson finds a connection to his long-lost daughter.

Secret Unfolds
Carson's investigation reveals a web of deceit capturing the majority of the town's residents, exacerbated by the murder of the town's precious physician, played by Morgan Freeman. As the plot unfolds, Carson ends up being embroiled in a wide range of other issues surrounding the townsfolk-- including his old flame, Jayne, depicted by Famke Janssen. Matters end up being intertwined with his daughter's (Ella Bleu Travolta) suspicious participation, driving Carson to discover the fact quickly.

Risk Looms
As Carson deciphers the town's secrets, he finds himself confronted by Doc, a southern mob boss played by Brendan Fraser. He slowly finds that his child remains in terrific peril and defies the odds to rescue her. Amidst the escalating threat, Carson finds out his child's name wasn't coincidence-- he was purposefully caused Galveston to discover the truth behind these long-buried secrets, battling powerful players figured out to secure their interests at all expenses.

Conclusion
"The Poison Rose" portrays an intense face-off where Carson Phillips should stroll the line of law and crime to shelter his daughter. After detective work, threat, and even a brush with death, Carson is finally able to rescue his child and expose the grim truth of Galveston town. Blending film noir and secret thriller categories effectively, this film revels in its setting's brooding environment and is boosted by the strong cast. In spite of its predictability, "The Poison Rose" is a good film that tiales audiences into a twisted journey of revelations.

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