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Line of Duty (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Line of Duty' is a 2019 American action thriller film directed by Steven C. Miller and written by Jeremy Drysdale. It stars Aaron Eckhart, Courtney Eaton, Dina Meyer, Ben McKenzie and Giancarlo Esposito.
Plot
Frank Penny (Aaron Eckhart) is a disgraced cop looking for redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava Brooks (Courtney Eaton), whose live-streaming news channel is broadcasting Frank's every move. While a city watches, Frank and Ava race against time and not only do they have to face every daring obstacle but also the abductor's brother who's out for revenge.
Cast
* Aaron Eckhart as Frank Penny
* Courtney Eaton as Ava Brooks
* Ben McKenzie as Dean Keller
* Giancarlo Esposito as Police Chief Tom Volk
* Jessica Lu as Clover
* Dina Meyer as Ruth Carter
Production
Principal photography and filming took place in Bessemer, Alabama.
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 50 out of 100, based on reviews from 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Dennis Harvey of Variety called it "High on energy if low on credibility."
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Fortunately, the new actioner directed by the prolific Steven C. Miller [] proves fast-paced enough to overcome its more ludicrous plot elements."
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