Paydirt (film) explained

Paydirt
Director:Christian Sesma
Producer:Jack Campbell
Luke Goss
Mike Hatton
Christian Sesma
Starring:Luke Goss
Val Kilmer
Music:Nima Fakhrara
Cinematography:Stefan Colson
Editing:Eric Potter
Studio:Octane Entertainment
Tons of Hats
Seskri Productions
Distributor:Uncork'd Entertainment
Runtime:85 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Paydirt is a 2020 American crime thriller film written and directed by Christian Sesma and starring Luke Goss and Val Kilmer.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Premise

Criminal gang leader Damien Brooks is recently out on parole. He was caught during a drug bust gone awry ten years ago. He reconnects with his old crew to find the cash they stole and buried as a result of that DEA bust. However, they are being monitored by Sheriff Tucker, a retired officer who knows that Damien and the gang are still up to no good. The retired sheriff tails the gang as they embark on a search for their loot in the desert.

Cast

Release

The film was released in theaters and on VOD and digital platforms on August 7, 2020.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Reception

The film has rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[9] Anthony Ray Bench of Film Threat gave the film a 7 out of 10.[10] Jeffrey M. Anderson of Common Sense Media awarded the film one star out of five.[11]

Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Christian Sesma’s derivative crime drama offers modest diversion for undemanding genre aficionados."[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DeFore. John. 'Paydirt': Film Review. 5 August 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. 25 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Hermanns. Grant. Exclusive Paydirt Clip Starring Luke Goss & Val Kilmer. 3 August 2020. Comingsoon.net. 25 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Nolasco. Stephanie. Val Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, reveals what it was really like working with her dad in 'Paydirt'. 21 August 2020. Fox News. 25 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Wojnar. Zak. Mercedes Kilmer Interview: Paydirt. 7 August 2020. Screen Rant. 25 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Blueskye. Brian. For a local filmmaker, directing Val Kilmer in the Coachella Valley was a 'surreal experience'. 5 August 2020. The Desert Sun. 25 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Alexander. Bryan. Val Kilmer, daughter Mercedes, explain why their tearful 'Paydirt' scenes are so emotional: 'You want it to hurt'. 6 August 2020. USA Today. 25 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Roman. Julian. Paydirt Review: A Guy Ritchie Knockoff That Fails as A Heist Flick. 4 August 2020. MovieWeb. 25 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Butler. Karen. Art imitates life for Val Kilmer, daughter Mercedes, in 'Paydirt'. 31 July 2020. United Press International. 25 October 2020.
  9. Web site: Paydirt. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. .
  10. Web site: Anthony Ray Bench. Paydirt. 5 August 2020. Film Threat. 25 October 2020.
  11. Web site: Anderson. Jeffrey M.. Paydirt. Common Sense Media. 25 October 2020.
  12. Web site: Leydon. Joe. 'Paydirt' Review: Val Kilmer Lays Down the Law in Derivative Crime Thriller. 6 August 2020. Variety. 25 October 2020.

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