Momentum

"The heist gone wrong is not her only problem"

2015 1h 36m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 607

ActionCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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When Alex, an infiltration expert with a secret past, accidentally reveals her identity during what should have been a routine heist, she quickly finds herself mixed up in a government conspiracy and entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a master assassin and his team of killers. Armed with her own set of lethal skills, Alex looks to exact revenge for her murdered friends while uncovering the truth.

“The heist gone wrong is not her only problem”

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Cast

Olga Kurylenko
Alexis Farraday
Morgan Freeman
Senator
James Purefoy
Mr. Washington
Jenna Saras
Jessica
Lee-Anne Summers
Penny Fuller
Marian Frizelle
Party Guest
Dylan Edy
Black Hat
Sabine Palfi
Newscaster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen S. Campanelli
Writers: Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan
Languages: English
Countries: South Africa, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Laurent Eyquem. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Doobie White shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Olga Kurylenko and Morgan Freeman and James Purefoy carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The heist gone wrong is not her only problem".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3181776 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen S. Campanelli directs. Laurent Eyquem scores. Doobie White cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in South Africa, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 1% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 11 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.
4Original score by Laurent Eyquem. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Doobie White shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Olga Kurylenko and Morgan Freeman and James Purefoy carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The heist gone wrong is not her only problem".
8IMDB entry: tt3181776 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Laurent Eyquem
Editing: Doobie White
Production design: Thomas Gubb
Costume design: Dihantus Engelbrecht
Sound: Greg P. Russell
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Box office: $133,332
Return: 1% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Momentum (2015)

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tuscanitunr2025-04-24
★ 4/10
I thought because the "voice of god" was in this movie...it might be decent. Not in the slightest. I'm actually disappointed in him for taking this role. I love SciFi channel shows and movies....and I would equate this to them.

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