G20 (2025) - Review
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Directed by: Patricia Riggen
Written by: Caitlin Parrish & Erica Weiss, Logan Miller & Noah Miller
Starring: Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Clark Gregg
Runtime: 108 min
Synopsis: When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Movies We Texted About. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
G20 is a colossal failure in every department, except for the cast, led by dedicated actors like Viola Davis and Antony Starr. Patricia Riggen tries to deliver a message of justice and empowerment but ultimately offers an empty, unapologetically formulaic, and shockingly incoherent story. The often incomprehensible action, the glaring lack of thematic development, and the sloppy handling of sensitive real-world issues make this superficial exercise one of the worst films of the year. A generic thriller that, even while attempting to emulate past classics, falls far short...
