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After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men. He is caught up by his past as a former member of the French Elite Intervention Squad (GIGN) and pulled into a state affair far beyond his control.
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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence You could remake this movie tomorrow in English with Liam Neeson as the lead. There’s some solid action throughout, with sequences that vaguely approach James Bond in their silliness. Rated: B- Jan 17, 2025 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety Well cast, attractively produced, “Ad Vitam” is a superficially stimulating ride. But once it jerks to a halt, you may not feel you’ve really gone anywhere, or that the destination ever even mattered. Jan 14, 2025 Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli New York Times The minimal plot purports to endorse spartan storytelling, but after a promising start the movie detours into an overlong flashback. Jan 13, 2025 Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day The practical effects, car chases and beatdowns are gritty and well-choreographed. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 25, 2025 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies “Ad Vitam”...is both perplexing and frustrating. Within its lean 98 minutes is a potentially exciting movie that unfortunately bookends an overly long and energy-zapping extended flashback. Rated: 2/5 Jan 21, 2025 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin One could say that this is the type of flick to watch while doing laundry or while on a plane ride. But by those standards, you could probably still do better. Rated: C- Jan 15, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Naty P The film suffers from a glaring lack of narrative momentum. A minimal plot provides little to engage the viewer, while an overabundance of tedious flashbacks consumes nearly half the runtime, grinding the already fragile story to a halt. The remaining time is then squandered on a series of nonsensical action sequences, further undermining any sense of dramatic tension or narrative coherence. I feel sorry I spent 90 minutes of my life to watch this Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Sabrina D I did not listen to other reviews and gave it a try. This was a mistake. At no point in time was I able to care about the plot or any of the characters. It was a movie about nothing. At some point when the main character is using four different means of transportation in a single scene I at least considered it to be a parody. Most of the time I am able to see a silver lining and do not regret watching even mediocre movies - this one is an exception. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review J V Any movie with Nassim Lyes is a much watch. 👍 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Mark Peace T The acting and chemistry is there and the movie mines pretty well up until the "flashback' which has interesting elements but did slow the pace down. The characters are likeable which makes.tje movie stronger and worth watching. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Lokesh J "Ad Vitam" reminds us of the deep struggles we face when confronting the shadows of our past, and how the pursuit of something greater—whether it be love, redemption, or justice—can push us to transcend our limits. The journey is often marked by sacrifices and obstacles, but in every challenge lies an opportunity for growth and a deeper understanding of who we truly are. It's a reflection of the strength of the human spirit, bound not by the fear of the unknown, but by the unwavering will to protect what matters most. Life is about enduring the fight, but it's the hope and love we fight for that makes the journey worthwhile. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Angela D Couldn’t even make it past the first ten minutes. Dialogue was severely out of sync. Don’t wait your time. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men. He is caught up by his past as a former member of the French Elite Intervention Squad (GIGN) and pulled into a state affair far beyond his control.
Director
Rodolphe Lauga
Producer
Jean Cottin
Screenwriter
Rodolphe Lauga, Guillaume Canet
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Cabanes Productions, Les Films du Cap
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 10, 2025
Runtime
1h 35m
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