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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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Lights Out
"They started the wrong fight."
2024 1h 30m EN
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4.9
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7.1TMDB Β· 164π₯«35%Rotten Tomatoesβ
4.9IMDB Β· 2,160
ActionThriller
Synopsis
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A drifting ex-soldier turns underground fighter with the help of a just-released ex-con, pitting him against corrupt cops and hired killers now gunning for him and all those he cares about.
βThey started the wrong fight.β
Cast
Frank Grillo
Michael 'Duffy' Duffield
Mekhi Phifer
Max Bomer
Jaime King
Detective Ellen Ridgway
Dermot Mulroney
Sage Parker
Scott Adkins
Don 'The Reaper' Richter
Amaury Nolasco
Fosco
Donald Cerrone
Carter
JuJu Chan
Lynx
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Christian Sesma
- Writers
- Garry Charles, Chad Law, Brandon Burrows
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Countries
- United States of America
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ERA
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Released 2 years ago.
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WORLD
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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Christian Sesma, shot by Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor James Kondelik shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Frank Grillo and Mekhi Phifer and Jaime King carry the top of the cast.
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CAST
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Marketing tagline: "They started the wrong fight.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt16368898 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Christian Sesma directs. Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein behind the camera. James Kondelik cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly β the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 2 years ago.
- 3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
- 4Directed by Christian Sesma, shot by Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 5Editor James Kondelik shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Frank Grillo and Mekhi Phifer and Jaime King carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "They started the wrong fight.".
- 8IMDB entry: tt16368898 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein
- Editing
- James Kondelik
- Runtime
- 90 min Β· 1h 30m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 35% π₯« Rotten
- IMDB rating
- 4.9/10 Β· 2,160 votes
- MPAA
- R
Also by
Christian Sesma
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- MovieGuysβ 4/10
Comes across as an unconvincing remake of the Jean Claude Van Damme movie Lionhart, from 1990. Van Damme was in his prime when he made this film. The idea of him as an up and coming fighter made sense.Not so much so, in this reviewers estimation, when the lead character is a 58 year old "street fighter." Its a shame too, as I really like Frank Grillo. In any case, unsurprisingly, the fight scenes feel awkward and unconvincing. Even Scott Adkins, who I believe, would have made for a more credible lead in this role, can't save this action, martial arts, pot boiler. In summary, a poor story, questionable casting decisions and generally crummy fight scenes, leave little to be desired. Lights Out, indeed.
Production companies
Who made it
- FI
Firebrand
US
The Exchange
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerChristian Sesma
- EditorJames Kondelik
- Executive ProducerLonnie Ramati
- EditorBrian Zwiener
- ProducerBrandon Burrows
- Additional WritingBrandon Burrows
- Unit Production ManagerSteve Bakken
- Second Assistant DirectorRaven Lilly
- Second Second Assistant DirectorRaven Lilly
- Second Assistant DirectorZjara Wilson
- Production CoordinatorJiaqi Lin
- Co-Executive ProducerMekhi Phifer
- Assistant Production CoordinatorMary Christina Brown
- In Memory OfChris Huvane
- Best Boy ElectricBart Grillet
- Wardrobe SupervisorCalynn Wiggins
- "A" Camera OperatorAnthony J. Rickert-Epstein
- Second Second Assistant DirectorKeith Compton
- First Assistant "A" CameraOscar GalvΓ‘n
- Second Assistant "B" CameraJason Nobles
- Best Boy ElectricCole Spritzer
- Costume DesignerLaRae Wilson
- GafferCole Spritzer
- Art DirectionJoe Cox
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)2024-02-16R
- Digital2024-02-16R
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International titles
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