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The Doorman

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A former soldier must save her niece and nephew from armed thieves planning to steal priceless art from a building in New York City.
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Don't bother knocking, action fans: The Doorman only leads the way to an assortment of tired clichés that serve as bittersweet reminders of better films.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian There's little humour or invention to leaven the deadened inertness of the script. Rated: 2/5 Jan 12, 2021 Full Review John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Yippee-ki-nay. Oct 9, 2020 Full Review Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting Lifeless performances, a silly script that feels pastiche, and uninspired action and fight choreography make for one of the most maddening viewing experiences of the year. Rated: 1/5 Oct 9, 2020 Full Review Sean McGeady Radio Times Director Ryuhei Kitamura's trademark unflinching violence is a decent enough reason to answer this knock at the door, but don't expect to find much more than a pale echo of better movies. Rated: 2/5 Apr 17, 2025 Full Review DarkSkyLady DarkSkyLady Reviews The Doorman, despite star names like Ruby Rose and Jean Reno, fails to do more than limp its way through scene after excruciating scene. Sep 25, 2021 Full Review Matt Lynch In Review Online Kitamura has sacrificed much of his typical exuberance behind the camera in favor of a lot of generic coverage and janky edits that conceal most of the best action beats. Jun 5, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Charles T Clichéd? Yes Run of the mill? Yes Formulaic? Yes Story line? Average Director? Average Cinematography? Slightly about average Acting skills? Above average Fighting skills of Rose or stunt double? Above average Story flaw detected: How did her niece know that the Ruby Rose character is her aunt in a scene where she helps her niece find Jasper the cat? Conclusion: If you're expecting a meal at a Michelin star restaurant, forget it. This is like having a quick meal at a McDonald's because you're hungry. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars10/20/24 Full Review Marc Z This is a decent action adventure film with some redeeming qualities. The story of a "Doorman" with an extraordinary set of skills, and unusual past makes for a some good elements. Ruby Rose is decent in the lead role; however, she really doesn't carry the film like a Bruce Willis in Die Hard, or Charles Theron in Atomic Blonde. Simon Rhee did a good job coordinating the stunts and fights or short time and a low budget. Jean Reno is the strongest part of the movie. he has great screen presence. The problem with the film is not that it is a low budget action film, but that it looks like one too often throughout. Rated 2 out of 5 stars09/08/24 Full Review Test T I'm watching this on DVD right now as I type, and I shouldn't be. The opening scene of the car ambush in the woods was great. Then, it nose dived into characterless filler which is why I got bored and started typing this review. I'm watching a family of four who I know nor care anything about making small talk and having dinner in a dimly lit New York apartment. And now, with the help of subtitles, some mean looking foreign gentlemen are threatening an elderly stroke victim in a neighbouring flat. Whatever next? I think they should all go for a nice long drive through the woods again where the movie was exciting! I'm loosing so much interest, I'm about to switch it off and watch another DVD. Seriously, this film is chronic. Wow, that layer change pause was exciting. That's it - I'm done, show me The Door Man! Another 20p wasted. I'll take it back to the charity shop next time I'm in town. Review over. Definitely not recommended. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars02/06/24 Full Review Philip L I actually enjoyed this film. I like Ruby Rose as a presence and think she brings a certain visual esthetic to her roles. The movie entertained me thoroughly. I thought it was mostly fun with some heart added in. Rated 4 out of 5 stars01/15/24 Full Review Dick C It's a wonderful film, The Doorman, 2020...by a Japanese film director, Ryuhei Kitamura 北村龍平...with an actress, Ruby Rose and a Norwegian actor, Aksel Hennie... Rated 4 out of 5 stars09/15/23 Full Review All Things F What could have been a decent action/thriller was ruined by a slew of coincidences throughout the film. Several times the bad guys suddenly appear just a few feet away from victims trying to escape. Which would have to require magical teleportation powers to pull off. It felt as if the movie was being rewritten as it was being filmed to make up for flaws in the script. Too bad. It had potential. Rated 2 out of 5 stars07/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ryûhei Kitamura

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Ruby Rose

Ali

Jean Reno

Victor Dubois

Aksel Hennie

Borz

Rupert Evans

Jon Stanton

Julian Feder

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Movie Info

SynopsisA former soldier must save her niece and nephew from armed thieves planning to steal priceless art from a building in New York City.
Director
Ryûhei Kitamura
Producer
Phin Glynn, Jason Moring, Shayne Putzlocher, Sara Shaak, Harry Winer, Michael Philip
Screenwriter
Lior Chefetz, Joe Swanson
Production Co
Project Z Entertainment, Anamorphic Media, Trilight Entertainment, Gora Films, CR8IV DNA, Smash Media, Double Dutch International, Infinity Hill, Immediate Media Partners, Lipsync
Rating
R (Language|Brief Teen Drug Use|Violence Throughout)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 36m
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