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: The writing is frequently criticized for being "wooden" and filled with "cheesy lines". Some viewers noted that characters often make illogical decisions, such as pausing for casual conversations while being pursued by armed enemies.

The story follows Vic Davis (Phillippe), a Special Forces agent who arrives at a college campus to pick up his estranged son for the holidays. He quickly finds himself in the middle of a terrorist kidnapping plot targeting his son's classmate, Erin, the daughter of a Supreme Court Justice. The entire film primarily takes place within the confines of the college dorm and a single hallway, emphasizing its limited production scale. Critical Consensus

: Many viewers found the direction to be uninspired, with action sequences described as poorly choreographed and over-reliant on "shaky cam" and quick cuts that make them difficult to follow. The_2nd_[1080p]_(2020).mp4

For a more detailed look at the action and acting, you can watch this video review:

“About as cheap and silly as DTV Die Hards come... Phillippe & Van Dien kind of work playing bargain bin McClane & Hans.” Letterboxd : The writing is frequently criticized for being

Directed by Brian Skiba, is an action-thriller that has been widely characterized by critics and audiences as a low-budget, "bargain bin" homage to Die Hard . While it features established stars like Ryan Phillippe and Casper Van Dien , the film struggles with technical execution and a script filled with genre clichés. Plot and Premise

“This movie is okay at best. Ryan's one liners and the action scenes are decent but it's not enough to keep you fully engaged.” Rotten Tomatoes He quickly finds himself in the middle of

“I watched half of it and had to turn it off... I'm all for cheesy action movies but nope! When the 'Russian' had them in the room and then just runs away lol so stupid!” Reddit · r/netflix · 5 years ago Final Verdict