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While working undercover as a bodyguard to arms dealer Harry, former-soldier-turned-secret-service-agent Ewan survives a bloody shootout with a member of an Islamic terrorist cell who steals Harry's briefcase full of Semtex explosives and escapes. Ewan's spymasters task Ewan with hunting down the cell members and retrieving the briefcase.
A former Special Forces operative, now working as a debt collector in London, is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy after his estranged daughter is killed by a radical group. Haunted by his past and driven by vengeance, he must navigate a treacherous path of espionage, betrayal, and violence to uncover the truth behind her death and confront those responsible.
Cleanskin received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many highlighting its generic plot and uninspired action sequences. While Sean Bean's performance was often noted as a strong point, the film struggled to distinguish itself within the crowded thriller genre.
Sean Bean delivers a solid performance, but the film is let down by its predictable plot.
The action sequences are serviceable but lack originality or intensity.
The film fails to offer any fresh take on the spy or revenge thriller genre.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a somewhat disappointing thriller, with many agreeing that it was predictable and lacked excitement. However, some viewers appreciated Sean Bean's presence in the lead role.
The film was shot on location in London, utilizing various urban landscapes to create a gritty and realistic atmosphere for the spy thriller narrative.
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A young British student (Abhin Galeya) is gradually indoctrinated into a Muslim cell bent on revenge after the "War on Terror", and is pursued by a government agent - Sean Bean - who is pretty much given a clean slate by his boss Charlotte ...
It's a format I've seen before in British crime thriller/political intrigue films, a format I'm not particularly fond of, and _Cleanskin_ isn't even a well done example of it. No letdowns in the acting department though, so credit where cre...
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