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Life on the Line

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A Texas lineman (John Travolta) and his crew risk their lives to keep the electrical grid running during a deadly storm.
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Joe Leydon Variety John Travolta dodges downed power lines, but can't escape the clichs. Nov 18, 2016 Full Review Glenn Kenny RogerEbert.com This is one of those "based on true events" movies that give you the distinct feeling that the true events deserved better. Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 18, 2016 Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times A terrible movie about the workers who keep the electrical grid functioning. Nov 17, 2016 Full Review Sean Mulvihill FanboyNation.com This is a low voltage drama where the facial hair prosthetics on John Travolta's face are far more entertaining than anything else in the movie. Rated: 1/5 Nov 1, 2018 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media The filmmakers behind this earnest, heartfelt drama truly want to honor the brave men who do this job, but the movie is packed with cliches and doesn't really grasp the details of hard work. Rated: 2/5 Jan 19, 2017 Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue The bravery is undermined by the aggressively clichd screenplay and its focus on behind-the-scenes bickering. Nov 18, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mitch C Yes, full of cliches. Yes, predictable. Yes, over simplified, stereotyped Texas "redneck" characters. All that said, far more enjoyable than the critics whine about. Travolta's silly beard not withstanding, he delivers his usual credible performance. And the inside baseball of the lineman profession (even if not totally accurate) gives one an appreciation of the dangers involved.. My wife, who is unaware of the critics, expressed how much she enjoyed it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Evan Just a really enjoyable movie contrary to the ratings it has. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review Lee C I enjoyed the movie and have more respect now for those that keep our power on. It takes courage to do this type of work. I watched it on Peacock, I saw the rotten tomatoes score and almost decided not to, the rating was not accurate at all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/23 Full Review Sam L I mean for starters how dumb was this acting like watching a soap ophera. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review su k Poor acting, not much more to say Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Uno dei peggiori film su professioni pericolose tratto da storia vera mai creato. I personaggi sono inquietanti, mossi in modo innaturale e incredibilmente "costruiti". Alcune sequenze di dialoghi sono imbarazzanti, sia per chi le ha recitate che per chi le guarda, un supplizio totale. Velo pietoso sulla scelta di mettere una coppia di attori over 35 per interpretare due ragazzi con crisi adolescenziali. Qualche buono spunto lo offre la fotografia e resta la storia che tocca un tema originale ed interessante. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Texas lineman (John Travolta) and his crew risk their lives to keep the electrical grid running during a deadly storm.
Director
David Hackl
Producer
Marvin Peart, Phillip Glasser
Screenwriter
Primo Brown, Marvin Peart, Peter I. Horton
Distributor
Lionsgate Premiere
Production Co
Elite Films, Marro Films
Rating
R (Some Violence/Grisly Images|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 18, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 11, 2015
Runtime
1h 38m
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