Released in 2020, Balle perdue marked a milestone for French action cinema on Netflix. Directed by Guillaume Pierret, the film relies on a frenetic pace, spectacular stunts and a simple but effective plot.
Alban Lenoir(Antigang, Kaamelott), used to physical roles, plays Lino, a gifted mechanic specializing in ram cars. After a botched robbery, he is spotted by a special police unit, who offer him a deal to avoid prison. But now that he's rebuilt his life, he finds himself trapped in a murder case. The only proof of his innocence is a bullet stuck in a missing car.
A race against time begins, with car chases, nervous fights and explosive tension.
Balle perdue is available now on Netflix.
Synopsis: A mechanical genius, Lino is renowned for his ram cars. Until the day he is arrested for a robbery that goes wrong. Spotted by the head of a crack unit of cops, he is offered a deal to avoid prison. Nine months later, Lino has more than proved his worth. But suddenly wrongly accused of murder, he has no choice but to find the only proof of his innocence: the murder bullet, trapped in a missing car.
Balle perdue (Lost Bullet) is aimed at fans of muscular thrillers, with a taste for car chases and physical confrontations. In the tradition of films such as Fast & Furious or Taken, this film relies on raw, no-holds-barred action, driven by a charismatic, determined hero.
One of the film's strengths lies in its realistic, hard-hitting action scenes, featuring impressive mechanical stunts without excessive digital special effects. Alban Lenoir, also a stuntman and screenwriter, gives an intense performance as the mechanic who will do anything to prove his innocence.
On the other hand, those seeking a more complex plot or a film focused on psychological suspense may find the script rather linear, favoring efficiency over depth.
With its spectacular action scenes, breathtaking pace and impressive physical performance by Alban Lenoir, Balle perdue has established itself as a hard-hitting French thriller in a genre that has been little exploited in French cinema. A success that has even spawned a sequel in 2022, proof of the success of this edgy, effective film.
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