The Enforcer

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The Enforcer

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Released Sep 23, 2022

1h 30m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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Miami's top mob enforcer Cuda (Antonio Banderas) sacrifices it all to tear down the criminal organization he's spent his whole life building up when he discovers his boss Estelle (Kate Bosworth) is putting a young runaway's life in grave danger. Now he has one last chance to make up for his past and find redemption -- both for himself and his family -- before the mob hunts him down for his betrayal.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

It’s mostly just Banderas growling, smouldering and bleeding quite a bit.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 9, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s thuddingly predictable stuff that limps through a plot involving nefarious sex traffickers, treachery and a liberal smearing of Miami sleaze.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 8, 2023

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Jordan King

Empire Magazine

Despite Banderas’ best efforts and some stylish camerawork, this is nothing like a good crime thriller.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 6, 2023

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Ronak Kotecha

The Times of India

Once ‘The Enforcer’ picks up pace, it manages to hold your interest pretty well. It’s the kind of action thriller that has something but not everything

Rated: 3/5

Apr 14, 2023

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Tom Shone

Sunday Times (UK)

... This thriller is cobbled together entirely from standard crime-movie bits and pieces.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 2, 2023

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

A nuanced performance from Antonio Banders adds more texture than usual for this genre, so even when things get silly, a gritty tone holds the interest.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 9, 2023

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Timothy E

Antonio Banderas is a amazing actor. If this movie was 2 stars movie I was still watch it just because he's in there. I like to this guy when I first seen the movie Zorro. I've been following him since.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Kashgar A

Does not deserve the bad reviews. It’s a good movie. Banderas is a a very capable actor and he shows his chops here, bringing humour and nuance to the role of an enforcer tough guy with a heart of gold. Was it predictable? Yes. So what? When a film is tightly scripted, acted and directed, a predictable plot is beside the point because it’s thoroughly entertaining

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Audience Member

Solid movie. Wouldn’t go to the cinema to see but I was struggling to find something so I popped this on, and it didn’t disappoint! Perfect for a john wick, the mechanic, taken etc. enthusiast like myself. Good overall plot, there is a bit of wishy washiness in there but so does every movie recently.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Kevin B

I can’t believe the bad reviews. I thought the movie was really good. Banderas definitely carried the story. I really enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Dave V

I knew I would like it because the critics did not. Well done movie. Keeps your attention and has a good plot. I liked it and it kept me entertained. I reccomend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Alain M

a forgettable action flick about a gangster coming into some remorse about the life he has led. Predictable but a little bit special just because Banderas is in it, Bosworth sets down a notable crimeboss, so kudos for that

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Synopsis

Miami's top mob enforcer Cuda (Antonio Banderas) sacrifices it all to tear down the criminal organization he's spent his whole life building up when he discovers his boss Estelle (Kate Bosworth) is putting a young runaway's life in grave danger. Now he has one last chance to make up for his past and find redemption -- both for himself and his family -- before the mob hunts him down for his betrayal.

Director: Richard Hughes
Producer: Avi Lerner, Robert Van Norden, Natalie Burn, Les Weldon, Jeffrey Greenstein, Jonathan Yunger
Screenwriter: W. Peter Iliff
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Millenium Media Group, Nu Boyana Film Studios, Born to Burn Films, Factory Underground
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Nudity|Sexual Content|Strong/Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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