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John Henry

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A quiet man with a violent past has his life changed when an immigrant girl who is on the run from gang violence in South Los Angeles stumbles into his life.
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Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 01/25/2020
It never quite reaches its ambitious heights. It wants to be something, but it's kinda just a cheesy B-genre movie. Go to Full Review
Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times 01/24/2020
"John Henry" is a lead-footed revenge thriller that lands with all the subtlety of the mighty steel-driving man's sledgehammer. Go to Full Review
Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 01/23/2020
A thug-life thriller so frequently preposterous that it almost resembles a parody. Go to Full Review
Lonita Cook KCTV5 News at 9 09/15/2021
I didn't make it all the way through it. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/13/2020
Before anyone thinks that the crime drama John Henry has anything to do with the story of the African American folk hero John Henry, the first 15 minutes of this laughably horrible film will make it clear that the name is just a gimmick. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn 06/15/2020
1/5
The whole movie made no sense, the acting was terrible and it was all over the place... Go to Full Review
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Blake- N @PBSAniDom 39m John Henry (2020) is a messy and disappointing attempt at a modern take on the folklore character that never really comes together. Instead of delivering a compelling or focused story, it feels unfocused, uneven, and oddly dull considering its dramatic premise. The pacing struggles, the tone feels inconsistent, and the script doesn’t give the material much weight or direction. Even with a well-known lead, the film doesn’t manage to build tension or emotional impact in a meaningful way, leaving most of it feeling flat and underdeveloped. What should have been a gritty or powerful reimagining ends up feeling more like a missed opportunity that never finds its identity. Overall, it’s a rough watch that doesn’t deliver on its potential. I’d rate it a -4/10—a poorly executed film that feels more like a misfire than a finished story. See more Terry M. @meyers96 Aug 9 Might be one of the worst movies I’ve ever watched. See more Google 06/15/2022 Not sure why low reviews. Takes a classic folktale and mixes it with the urban lifestyle of Compton. Love it See more m j @TennisRB 12/29/2021 They took a good book and made it suck, The movie should have never been release.... See more 11/12/2020 Quite possibly the worst movie of all time. Shame on all involved! See more 10/28/2020 Seeing Terry Crews in a serious role is awesome. Loved the movie. I would advise to watch it with an open mind...don't look for a John Wick feel....just watch it and give it time. You will enjoy it See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A quiet man with a violent past has his life changed when an immigrant girl who is on the run from gang violence in South Los Angeles stumbles into his life.
Director
William Forbes
Producer
Maurice Fadida, Eric B. Fleischman, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
Screenwriter
William Forbes
Production Co
Automatik, Defiant Studios, Kodiak Pictures
Rating
R (Some Drug Use|Sexual References|Pervasive Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 24, 2020
Runtime
1h 31m