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Blacklight

2022

Mark Williams

Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Taylor John Smith, Emmy Raver-Lampman ...

3.8

1,437

Action. Thriller Travis Block, a shadowy Government agent who specializes in removing operatives who's covers have been exposed, uncovers a deadly conspiracy within his own ranks that reaches the highest echelons of power.

	Media	Author	Review
		Derek Smith Slant	"A film that repeatedly breaks the golden rule of filmmaking by telling rather than showing (…) Rating: ★ (out of 4)"
		Nick Allen The Playlist	"Neeson sounds bored, we become bored, and it becomes a lost opportunity to explore what makes a real-life Block tick."
		Amy Nicholson The New York Times	"The film teeters between subverting the genre and obeying convention. At least Williams displays a bit of inventive flair"
		Josh Spiegel SlashFilm	"A bland way to pass 100 minutes. When there are already so many other Neeson actioners you could watch, there isn't much reason to check this one out"
		Robert Abele Los Angeles Times	"The story's sense of danger is nonexistent because of how ridiculously formulaic the whole thing is, like a pamphlet for a thriller. And Neeson mostly looks stymied repeating the same beats"
		Michael O'Sullivan The Washington Post	"For fans of Neeson as action hero, 'Blacklight' may be something of a disappointment (...) But that being said, it’s always a pleasure to see Neeson do his thing (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Todd Gilchrist The Wrap	"[When performers and filmmakers] don’t seem especially invested in creating a believable reality, then the end result becomes all disbelief and no suspension."
		Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter	"One of Neeson’s more generic efforts. Lacking a high concept or memorable central character, the film is a by-the-numbers actioner that coasts on its star’s soulful gravitas and low-key charisma."
		Craig D. Lindsey AV Club	"It’s getting obvious these movies are quick paychecks for the long-in-the-tooth action star"
		Joe Leydon Variety	"Mark Williams provides a few echoes of ’70s paranoid melodramas to enliven very familiar material."
		Katarina Docalovich Paste Magazine	"Poor writing and direction suffocate Neeson so thoroughly that he can’t be charming, nor weathered, nor any other distinguishable feature"
		Glenn Kenny rogerebert.com	"The action set pieces are perfunctory. And the script is, gross opportunism aside, dismally threadbare (…) Rating: ★ (out of 4)"
		Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media	"[It] has been smoothed out so much that it's shopworn and generic (...) Even poor Neeson seems out of gas in this one (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Debopriyaa Dutta Screen Rant	"There is nothing remarkable or special about 'Blacklight' (...) However, it is fun to witness Neeson do what he does so well (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"
		Trace Sauveur Austin Chronicle	"The world of government secrets and undercover agents should be a lot more exciting than what 'Blacklight' has to offer (…) Rating: ★½ (out of 5)"
		Peter Martin Screen Anarchy	"An action picture that looks good and fills the screen with a generous amount of action, anchored by a plotline that questions the idea of people in power who abuse said power"
		James Berardinelli ReelViews	"So stale and tasteless (...) In terms of storytelling, excitement, and overall entertainment value, 'Blacklight' is a black hole (…) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"

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