Firestarter

Synopsis

In the movie "Firestarter", based on Stephen King's novel, a young girl named Charlie with pyrokinetic abilities becomes the subject of a secret government agency's experiments. As she struggles to control her powers, Charlie and her father have to flee from the organization's pursuit, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase full of danger and suspense. With the government's relentless pursuit intensifying, Charlie and her father must navigate a world where their abilities make them both targets and weapons. The movie is a gripping tale of family, power, and survival, set against a backdrop of government conspiracy and experimentation.

Cast

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  Ryan Kiera Armstrong

  Charlie McGee

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  Zac Efron

  Andy McGee

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  Sydney Lemmon

  Vicky Tomlinson-McGee

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  Kurtwood Smith

  Dr. Joseph Wanless

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  Michael Greyeyes

  John Rainbird

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  Gloria Reuben

  Captain Jane Hollister

Reviews

Firestarter is a poorly received adaptation of Stephen King's novel, with critics and audiences lamenting its lackluster execution and weak character development. Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus sums it up as 'lacks the spark of its source material'. IMDb rating stands at 4.6/10, with many reviews criticizing the film's pacing and generic treatment of the storyline. Metacritic gives it a low score of 32/100, citing the film as lacking emotional depth and failing to engage the audience effectively. Fans of the original novel may be disappointed with this adaptation, as it fails to capture the same level of intensity and depth that made the book a classic.