The new trailer for 72 Hours, directed by Christian Sesma, offers fans of action films a familiar yet intense premise: two brothers, one an FBI agent and the other a money launderer, must unite in a race against time to rescue their family. Starring Cam Gigandet and Sam Trammell, the film is set for release on VOD and in select U.S. theaters on November 1st, 2024.
The Plot: Family Ties & Deadly Stakes
In 72 Hours, FBI agent Sebastian Jones (Sam Trammell) faces a gut-wrenching dilemma when his brother Alex (Cam Gigandet), a notorious international money launderer, gets caught up in a sting operation. When Alex's daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless crime boss, both brothers must team up and form an elite tactical team to navigate a dangerous underworld, completing a near-impossible mission. The clock is ticking, and it's kill or be killed.
While the plot sounds thrilling, it doesn't stray far from typical action-movie tropes. There's the sibling rivalry, the last-minute race to save a loved one, and the relentless action. However, these elements could still deliver an entertaining ride, especially with a solid cast led by Gigandet (Twilight) and Trammell (True Blood).
A Familiar Formula
Director Christian Sesma is no stranger to action-packed cinema, with titles like Paydirt and Every Last One of Them under his belt. While his films often fall into the straight-to-VOD category, 72 Hours seems to follow the same formula—a solid action flick with predictable beats. The trailer shows plenty of shootouts, intense confrontations, and high-speed sequences, but nothing particularly groundbreaking.
Ultimately, 72 Hours looks like an adrenaline-fueled ride that may not offer much in terms of originality, but could still be a fun, fast-paced watch for action movie fans.
