Ruthless

"I really enjoyed this film! It had elements of action and intrigue, focusing also on the heartfelt bond between a teacher and his student, Catia, who is being abused at home. This was a new kind of role for Dermot Mulroney and he embraced it so well! It really tested out his James Bond side as he fights bad guys to get justice for his daughter and Catia, who are both victims in a sex trafficking operation being run on the sly. I loved every minute of Catia’s gutsiness as she defies gender norms and aspires to be a wrestler, while Mulroney’s character, Harry, mentors her. I also loved that we get to see both a hardened, severe and then more soft, fatherly side of Harry come out. All in all, an enjoyable, riveting, action-packed tale that tells of heroism and bravery. "

"A wrestling coach daughter is murdered and he continues to coach the team. He takes interest in a girl on the team when she shows up with bruises. She goes missing and he decides to track her down and he stumbles on a trafficking ring. The action in this was pretty solid and things move at a brisk pace. However the wheels fall off in the 3rd act when it gets so ridiculous to the point none of it makes logical sense. The acting was pretty shaky especially the girls mother. She was truly awful. No reason is given as to why the wrestling coach was so skilled. The criminals are too stupid to have pulled of this major trafficking ring for years. This would have been much better if it were grounded in reality. Please check out my podcast Mostly Low Budget Movies Reviews with Clarence for a full break down. On all streaming platforms. Link is in the bio. Thank you!"

"this is a satire… right? "