Blacklight (2022)

4.9PG-13108 minDirector: Mark Williams

2022 American film by Mark Williams

Blacklight is a 2022 action thriller film directed and co-written by Mark Williams. The film stars Liam Neeson as a brooding FBI fixer who becomes involved in a government conspiracy; Emmy Raver-Lampman, Taylor John Smith, and Aidan Quinn also star.

Blacklight was released in the United States on February 11, 2022, by Briarcliff Entertainment. It struggled both commercially and critically. With a production budget of $43 million, it only grossed about $16 million worldwide, making it a box-office bomb. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, with some calling it one of Liam Neeson's worst performances and movies. The storyline, action sequences, and overall direction were widely criticized, adding to its reputation as a low point in Neeson's career.

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What is Blacklight about?
Blacklight (2022) — Travis Block is a government operative coming to terms with his shadowy past. When he discovers a plot targeting U.S. citizens, Block finds himself in the crosshairs of the FBI director he once helped protect.
Is Blacklight based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Blacklight scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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