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The Cold Light of Day (2012)

Will Shaw heads to Spain for a holiday with his family, where he finds himself in a nightmare after his family is kidnapped. He learns his father is a CIA agent embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving a mysterious briefcase. Will must navigate treacherous waters, from government agents to international criminals, to rescue his family and uncover the truth. The plot twists through betrayals, family secrets, and intense action, leading Will on a perilous journey for survival.

You can watch The Cold Light of Day on Prime Video in Canada.

Length: 1h 33m
Genre: Action, Thriller
This Title is: Exciting, Suspenseful

Cast

  • Henry Cavill
  • Bruce Willis
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Verónica Echegui

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13

Violence, thematic elements, and brief strong language

Trivia

  • Shot in Spain, including at Teulada-Moraira and Xàbia on the Costa Blanca.
  • Despite its action-packed plot, the movie received negative reviews, holding a 4% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Stars Henry Cavill before his rise as a major actor in Hollywood.

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Our Review

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Despite its high-octane premise and a talented cast, “The Cold Light of Day” struggles with pacing and a somewhat predictable plot. Henry Cavill and Bruce Willis deliver solid performances, but the film’s lack of originality and depth, as highlighted by its critical reception, dampens its overall impact. Nevertheless, for fans of the action thriller genre, it offers enough suspense and spectacle to be considered a decent watch, particularly for its scenic Spanish locales and engaging action sequences.

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