Free the hostages. Or everyone dies.|Jun. 11, 2021|United States|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Thriller
Description: Rogue Hostage, a 2021 film, follows a gripping storyline centered around a hostage situation in a Walmart-like store. The store, known for its affordable products, is owned by Sam Nelson, played by John Malkovich, who also serves as a congressman. The plot unfolds on a day when Sam is scheduled to appear at the store. However, the event takes a dark turn when a group of violent men, led by Eagan (Chris Backus), seize the store and take its shoppers hostage.
Their primary objective seems to be forcing Sam to confess to a crime, though the specifics of their motive remain unclear and somewhat irrelevant to the narrative. The film’s director, Jon Keeyes, and screenwriter, Mickey Solis, appear to focus less on the villains’ backstory and more on the tension and action that drive the plot. The explanations provided for the antagonists’ actions are minimal and do not significantly enhance the storyline.
Cast director: Jon Keeyes
Cast actor: Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Michael Jai White, Holly Taylor, Lauren Vélez, Christopher Backus, John D. Hickman, Leslie Stratton, Fedna Jacquet, Aleksander Vayshelboym
Original name: Rogue Hostage