Black Lotus

Released May 19, 2023

1h 30m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A soldier uses his military training to rescue the kidnapped daughter of his dead friend.

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Harald A

When the grand opening scene is about special forces soldier, ignoring direct order during a big hostage situation and opens fire, jumps over his cover and runs shooting towards the hostages & criminals.... saying "f... this". Then this movie lost ALL credibility. When then follow on stage is even worse acting and story telling. What a bad movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Michiel K

Rico Verhoeven must have really wanted to make a movie and someone with (a little bit of) money to spend must be a big fan of Rico Verhoeven in order for this trainwreck to be greenlit. Everything about this movie is bad and for an 'action movie', there is almost no action until the last 15 minutes and then (except for the Interpol lady - she actually tries to at least make it look exciting) it's veeeeeeerrrrryyyyyyy boring to watch.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/23

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Hans W

Zeldzaam slecht. Slecht acteerwerk.Slechte dialogen. Niet de moiete om te kijken.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/15/23

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jim k

So very very very very very very very baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You would have more entertainment taking $4.99 and flushing it down the toilet.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Frank L

Before diving into the review, I would like to acknowledge a couple of disclaimers. As I am from Belgium, I have a personal connection to the movie. Additionally, I am an enthusiastic supporter of both Frank Grillo (Gabriel Saban) and Rico Verhoeven (Matteo), who impresses with his transition from professional kickboxer to the world of acting. It's an exciting thought to imagine being cast alongside Frank Grillo as an arch-nemesis. Frank Grillo, in my biased opinion, consistently delivers strong performances, yet he remains an underappreciated actor in the industry. With that said, let's delve into the review. The film showcases Rico Verhoeven's acting abilities, demonstrating his versatility beyond the realm of kickboxing. It's commendable to witness his successful foray into the acting world, especially considering his status as the reigning Glory Heavyweight Champion. Frank Grillo, known for his conviction in portraying characters, brings his usual dedication to his role as Gabriel Saban. His presence undoubtedly adds depth and intensity to the film, further piquing my interest as a fan. Having expressed my personal affinity for Frank Grillo, it's important to note that my perception may be influenced by this bias, thus impacting my judgment. However, I firmly believe that Frank Grillo deserves more recognition as an actor due to his consistently compelling performances. In conclusion, considering my admiration for both Frank Grillo and Rico Verhoeven, I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Rico's transition from the world of kickboxing to acting is commendable, while Frank Grillo's powerful portrayal adds another layer of intrigue. Nevertheless, it is essential to recognize my subjective bias towards Frank Grillo. It manages to deliver engaging scenes and showcases notable locations in Amsterdam. Considering these factors, the movie deserves a solid 7 out of 10.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/23

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Laurie S

I don't know how many times I have to say this Interpol DON'T CARRY FIREARMS and they certainly DON'T SLAP PRISONERS AROUND. If there's any decent screenwriters and directors out there who might read this please take note.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/23

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Todor Chapkanov

Director

Rico Verhoeven

Matteo

Frank Grillo

Saban

Roland Møller

John

Rona-Lee Shim'on

Shira

Kevin Janssens

Fischer

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Phil Hoad

Guardian

The meaningless title Black Lotus sums it up; John Wack would be more like it.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 13, 2023

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Rich Cross

Starburst

This is a film without a single original story beat, but many viewers choosing to stream Black Lotus will likely judge it more on execution than on originality.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 7, 2023

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Synopsis

A soldier uses his military training to rescue the kidnapped daughter of his dead friend.

Director: Todor Chapkanov
Producer: Jason Carpenter, Tad Daggerhart, Tim Hardeveld, Yariv Lerner, Willem Pruijssers, René Van Turnhout, Roman Viaris, Rick Worst
Screenwriter: Tad Daggerhart
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Interstellar Pictures, Capstone Film Group, TDMP Tom de Mol Producties, Black Lotus Europe
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m

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