Terminal
Director: Vaughn Stein
Actors: Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, Dexter Fletcher
PlotIn a dark, neon-lit cityscape, a mysterious woman named Annie navigates the criminal underworld, intertwining her fate with two hitmen on a dangerous mission. The story kicks off in a grimy, enigmatic train terminal where Annie dazzles with her quick wit and eerie charm. She encounters Bill, a terminally ill teacher with whom she befriends and appears to aid in his troubling quest for an end. Meanwhile, assassins Vince and Alfred, are assigned a high-stakes job by an unseen employer, which promises great rewards. Their paths cross with Annie, who seems to have her own hidden agenda and manipulates them into her scheme.
As the plot unravels, the body count rises and dark secrets come to light. Intrigue and betrayal lurk around every corner, as alliances shift and the true extent of Annie’s machinations are hinted at. The narrative is thick with tension and foreboding, drawing the audience deeper into its web of deception and danger. Each interaction leads to more questions about who can be trusted and what ultimate goal is being sought in this shadowy world of crime and retribution.
Writers: Vaughn Stein
Release Date: 11 May 2018
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Hungary, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Terminal offers promising visuals and a stellar cast, but falls short with a derivative script and overcompressed Blu-ray treatment; better suited for streaming.
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