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Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

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Haunted by the mysterious death of his wife, Jeremiah Ecks (Antonio Banderas) has become a recluse, but the former FBI manhunter is blackmailed back into service to track down an unstoppable ex-DIA operative, code-named Sever (Lucy Liu), who has kidnapped the young son of the head of a secret committee of international security agencies.
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

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Critics Consensus

A startlingly inept film, Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever offers overblown, wall-to-wall action without a hint of wit, coherence, style, or originality.

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Matt Singer ScreenCrush I'm having a hard time believing the words as I type them but ... it's not that bad. Rated: 4/10 Jan 29, 2019 Full Review Nell Minow Beliefnet An endless barrage of bullets and bazookas Rated: D Oct 9, 2015 Full Review Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press For many viewers, the big question may be not whether Ecks and Sever will get together, or why they are fighting in the first place, but why am I sitting here, anyway? Sep 15, 2014 Full Review William Bibbiani Consequence I guess not every bad movie has a cult following in its future. Some of them are just kinda bad. Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News If you must see Ecks vs. Sever, just go bang your head against the wall for an hour and a half. It would be the same effect. Nov 15, 2019 Full Review Michael Sragow Baltimore Sun Kaos is so in love with pyrotechnics -- and so arrogant in his assumptions about his audience -- that in the first few minutes, he presents one critical car explosion without explanation, then has his characters discuss another one. Rated: 1/4 Sep 15, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Yello Y Don’t watch it. Fucking terrible Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Lydia K I highly recommend this if you are struggling with insomnia, it puts you right to sleep. :)) Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Audience Member I don't care what anyone says, watching Lucy Lui kick ass in any form or fashion is a cinematic treat, Banderas is his usual charming self. Compared to some of the utter dross we've had to endure in the last decade by far more accIaimed actors I can't see how this film is less worthy than any other spy actioner. No one is or should expect to have to do any thinking watching this movie but if you can rate "Boss Level" or "Cop Shop" better than this then you need a re-evaluation of your reviewing process. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review M.K. A It is the perfect movie for a lazy day in front of the tv. Great when recovering from knee surgery, for example. It doesn't take many brain cells to watch this movie and there's plenty of action and fight scenes to compensate for the lack of storyline. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Please ignore the last two reviews as they are clearly brain dead and sniff glue. “Ignore the critics” No we should ignore your terrible opinion because you’re a troll and a moron. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Tic J The critics are wrong, this movie is great. A big, dumb stunt show with explosions and gun fights. A perfect popcorn movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Haunted by the mysterious death of his wife, Jeremiah Ecks (Antonio Banderas) has become a recluse, but the former FBI manhunter is blackmailed back into service to track down an unstoppable ex-DIA operative, code-named Sever (Lucy Liu), who has kidnapped the young son of the head of a secret committee of international security agencies.
Director
Wych Kaosayananda
Producer
Wych Kaosayananda, Elie Samaha, Chris Lee, Andrew Stevens
Screenwriter
Alan B. McElroy
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Franchise Pictures, Chris Lee Productions
Rating
R (Strong Violence)
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 20, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.3M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)