Point Blank
Director: Fred Cavayé
Actors: Gilles Lellouche, Roschdy Zem, Gérard Lanvin
PlotIn the tense streets of Paris, a skilled male nurse named Samuel finds himself entangled in a deadly web of crime when he becomes the inadvertent savior of a wounded thief, Hugo. The thief is under police surveillance in the hospital where Samuel works, making him a target for both the police and the criminal underworld. His life takes an even more drastic turn when his pregnant wife is kidnapped by a ruthless gang, leveraging her safety against his cooperation. Desperate to save her, Samuel is forced to step out of his comfort zone, navigating a dangerous game between law enforcement and gangsters.
Faced with an impossible situation, Samuel's ordinary life spirals into chaos as he is drawn deeper into a plot of betrayal and corruption. He must navigate the perilous Parisian underbelly, forging unlikely alliances with figures on both sides of the law. With the clock ticking and the life of his wife and unborn child at stake, Samuel embarks on a frantic race against time. He is forced to use every ounce of his wit and courage to outsmart his pursuers, making choices that blur the lines between right and wrong. His journey challenges his morals and determination, pushing him to his limits in the relentless pursuit of justice and the safe return of his beloved.
Writers: Fred Cavayé, Guillaume Lemans
Release Date: 01 Dec 2010
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: R
Country: France
Language: French, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
'Point Blank' is a relentless, fast-paced crime thriller with top-notch audio and video on Blu-ray, despite underdeveloped characters and meager supplements.
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The upcoming U.S. Blu-ray release of Point Blank by Magnolia Pictures offers an affordable and English-friendly alternative to the French edition; recommended to rent.
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