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Aug 18, 2017 · “Shot Caller” slides into predictable mediocrity in its second half, which amps up the violence and downplays the emotional core—Jacob’s self-immolation as penance for his actions—seemingly in a foolish bid for raw authenticity.
Shot Caller's weakness for action movie clichés is capably offset by strong work from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the central role. Read Critics Reviews
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Aug 18, 2017 · Film Review: ‘Shot Caller’. More than just another generic prison drama, Ric Roman Waugh's serious-minded crime thriller navigates the hierarchy of power behind bars. By Peter Debruge.
Jun 19, 2017 · Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, the star of 'Game of Thrones,' plays a privileged businessman turned hardened convict in gritty prison drama 'Shot Caller.'
A grim, well-acted drama about the corrupting power of prison gangs and the way decent people are institutionalized. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 13, 2020. Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The...
Aug 18, 2017 · Shot Caller: Directed by Ric Roman Waugh. With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Omari Hardwick, Lake Bell, Jon Bernthal. A newly released prisoner is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.
"Shot Caller" is a tense, mostly terrifying story of a high ranking, prison gang member (played by Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau) out on parole. On orders from his boss to spearhead a major score of illegal guns, Waldau has no choice but to see it through.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 70% based on 50 reviews, with an average score of 5.9/10, and the consensus reads "Shot Caller's weakness for action movie clichés is capably offset by strong work from Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in the central role".
Aug 17, 2017 · “Shot Caller” interweaves before-and-after timelines, toggling between Jacob’s initiation and his life after release, a decade later, as a tattooed, muscular ex-con plotting an arms deal.
Aug 18, 2017 · Shot Caller. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews. 59. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 68 User Ratings. 7.5. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review.
