Rent Black and Blue (2019)
3.3 of 5 from 230 ratings
1h 43min
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- Synopsis:
- "Black and Blue" is a fast-paced action thriller about a rookie cop (Naomie Harris) who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. After realizing that the murder was committed by corrupt cops, she teams up with the one person from her community who is willing to help her (Tyrese Gibson) as she tries to escape both the criminals out for revenge and the police who are desperate to destroy the incriminating footage.
- Actors:
- Naomie Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo, Mike Colter, Reid Scott, Beau Knapp, Nafessa Williams, James Moses Black, Carsyn Taylor, Lucky Johnson, Deneen Tyler, Michael Papajohn, Nelson Bonilla, Frankie Smith, Oscar Gale, Rhonda Johnson Dents, Sam Malone, John Charles II, Craig Leydecker, Rob Mars
- Directors:
- Deon Taylor
- Producers:
- Sean Sorensen
- Writers:
- Peter A. Dowling
- Aka:
- Exposure
- Studio:
- Sony
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Thrillers
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Reviews (8) of Black and Blue
Tense thriller - Black and Blue review by AB
The plot-line here is familiar with vicious drug gangs and corrupt cops. However, it is extremely well done. The tension ratchets up until it is impossible to see a way out. It is good to see Naomie Harris in a leading role - she plays an honourable, vulnerable yet determined cop. The supporting cast are good too. A worthy thriller.
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Plot OK but too much RAP. - Black and Blue review by CP Customer
Typical cops against drug dealers with some cops on the wrong side of the law. Plenty of action with a simole plot device that works well. OK if you like RAP. I don't.
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Naomi Harris gives her all to a so-so cop thriller - Black and Blue review by TB
This is a relatively good film, especially with Naomi Harris's performance. Having first seen her in 28 Days Later, her ability to be able to hold the screen and act her heart out are incredible.
This film takes us on many twists and turns, from the initial witnessing of drug dealers being executed by cops, then a frantic chase to try and stop Harris from reporting what she has seen.
Tyrese Gibson is also very good, bringing gravitas to what could in many ways have been a thankless role. There is also a lot of focus on the complete mistrust of the police in the US, which Harris's character is trying to change.
As much as the film had some good points, to me it was never anything higher than "average." I wanted it to be more, especially with Harris in the cast, but unfortunately the limitations with the script start to become really noticeable as the film goes on.
But still a solid Friday night rental with a few curveballs.
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