Security

Synopsis

Security is a 2017 action thriller starring Antonio Banderas as Eddie Deacon, a former Marine and current mall security officer assigned to protect a teenage girl who is targeted by a brutal gang. When the girl becomes a target due to her witnessing a violent crime, Eddie takes it upon himself to safeguard her from relentless attackers using his tactical experience and street smarts. Set mostly within the confines of a shopping mall, the film combines intense close-quarters action and suspense as Eddie fights to keep his charge alive. With themes of redemption, courage, and survival, Security delivers a fast-paced narrative filled with tension and gritty combat sequences.

Cast

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  Antonio Banderas

  Eduardo 'Eddie' Deacon

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  Ben Kingsley

  Charlie

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  Liam McIntyre

  Vance

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  Chad Lindberg

  Mason

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  Gabriella Wright

  Ruby

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  Cung Le

  Dead Eyes

Reviews

Security received mixed reviews from critics, with some appreciating its action sequences and Antonio Banderas's performance, while others found the plot formulaic and predictable. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 5.7/10, reflecting middling audience reactions. Rotten Tomatoes does not provide a Tomatometer score but features user reviews that praise the action choreography but critique the dialogue and character development. Metacritic gives the film a score of 44 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Critics from sites like Common Sense Media noted that while the movie offers solid thrills, it "leans heavily on clichés typical of the action genre" and "doesn't bring anything particularly new or creative to the table." On the positive side, Banderas's charismatic portrayal was highlighted as a strong point that adds weight to an otherwise standard storyline. Overall, Security is considered an entertaining but unremarkable action film, suitable for fans of straightforward, action-packed thrillers.