Boss Level (2021, D: Carnahan) S: Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts
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Boss Level (2021, D: Carnahan) S: Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts
Trapped in a time loop that constantly repeats the day of his murder, former special forces agent Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo) uncovers clues about a secret government project that could unlock the mystery behind his untimely death. In a race against the clock, Pulver must hunt down Colonel Ventor (Mel Gibson), the powerful head of the government program, while outrunning skilled ruthless assassins determined to keep him from the truth in order to break out of the loop, save his family and live once again for tomorrow.
As a longtime fan of Joe Carnahan, I’m very happy to be able to share the World Premiere of the first images from his upcoming sci-fi action thriller Boss Level. The film stars Frank Grillo as a retired special forces soldier that gets stuck in a time loop on the day of his death. As he keeps repeating the day, he’s forced to battle various assassins while also trying to figure out what’s going on. The film also stars Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts, Michelle Yeoh, Annabelle Wallis, Ken Jeong and former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski.
I got to see an early screening and am happy to report the film kicks all kind of ass. Carnahan and Grillo have crafted their version of Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow that’s loaded with crazy characters, over-the-top violence, and inventive action set pieces.
Finally, while Boss Level will be released later this year around the world…if you’re in Los Angeles in the middle of February, perhaps you might be able to see it a little sooner.
I got to see an early screening and am happy to report the film kicks all kind of ass. Carnahan and Grillo have crafted their version of Groundhog Day and Edge of Tomorrow that’s loaded with crazy characters, over-the-top violence, and inventive action set pieces.
Finally, while Boss Level will be released later this year around the world…if you’re in Los Angeles in the middle of February, perhaps you might be able to see it a little sooner.
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Sounds like Source Code with more action
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Surprised Naomi Watts would be in a Mel Gibson movie
Looks like it might be one of those movies you can get on Directv PPV or home video first.
Looks like it might be one of those movies you can get on Directv PPV or home video first.
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John Pannozzi (11-24-20)
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Annabelle Wallis and Naomi Watts what a babe combo
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John Pannozzi (11-24-20)
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I’m down for watching this but that’s a terrible title. It sounds like a comedy/spoof of video games. Even the 8-bit font on the poster plays up the video game angle.
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Only trailer I could find
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It does look like a comedy and action spoof of video games.
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I still can’t tell what the hell it is.
It does look more video gamey than I expected but an action thriller starring Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, and Naomi Watts doesn’t really scream video game to me.
Either way it looks fun!
It does look more video gamey than I expected but an action thriller starring Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, and Naomi Watts doesn’t really scream video game to me.
Either way it looks fun!
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re: Boss Level (2021, D: Carnahan) S: Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts
Fun movie. Not high art, but highly entertaining with good action.
About what you'd expect from Carnahan
About what you'd expect from Carnahan
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Crap is what we get from Carnahan. At least this looks semi-interesting. And such a departure from other movies - like Free Guy with Ryan Reynolds.
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Re: Boss Level (2021, D: Carnahan) S: Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts
that trailer actually made it look very fun. i loved Live, Die, Repeat and this looks to be similar in tone, but perhaps a little more on the comedy side, but looks pretty good to me. great players. love that Frank Grillo is becoming a bigger star. he was great in the stuff i've seen him in (Captain America's, The Purge), but this could be a breakout movie. if enough watch that is. but his bit player style is becoming more and more lead player and i like it...
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It reminds me more of Source Code (but with humor) than Edge of Tomorrow. It's a shame there will be no theatrical release for it, could have been great for Grillo in terms of taking over for Liam Neeson in the "badass middleaged guy" genre.
(Grillo is the same age Neeson was when he shot Taken)
(Grillo is the same age Neeson was when he shot Taken)
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It reminds me more of Source Code (but with humor) than Edge of Tomorrow. It's a shame there will be no theatrical release for it, could have been great for Grillo in terms of taking over for Liam Neeson in the "badass middleaged guy" genre.
(Grillo is the same age Neeson was when he shot Taken)
(Grillo is the same age Neeson was when he shot Taken)
Boss Level I liked as well but I don't see how this movie could strike a nerve like Taken did.
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I think it's a damn shame, Grillo isn't a bigger star by now. His show Kingdom isn't well known, most of his movies are small ones and the famous movies are The Purge sequels, which I like, but aren't made for breakthrough performances.
Boss Level I liked as well but I don't see how this movie could strike a nerve like Taken did.
Boss Level I liked as well but I don't see how this movie could strike a nerve like Taken did.