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“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

: While Casper Van Dien is noted for "hamming it up" effectively as the villain, Ryan Phillippe’s performance is often described as "comically over the top" or "too intense" for the material. Audience Perspectives

“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 The_2nd_[1080p]_(2020).mp4

Reviews for the film are generally poor, focusing on its "amateur hour" feel and lack of technical finesse:

“About as cheap and silly as DTV Die Hards come... Phillippe & Van Dien kind of work playing bargain bin McClane & Hans.” Letterboxd “I watched half of it and had to turn it off

: 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.

Critics and viewers from the community shared these thoughts: Audience Perspectives “This movie is okay at best

: Reviewers highlighted "inept" CGI muzzle flashes and a bland background score that failed to add tension to the scenes.