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Vantage Point

2008·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic406.0Rotten Tomatoes34%57%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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8 strangers. 8 points of view. 1 truth.

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.
Political ThrillerNon-Linear NarrativeMultiple PerspectivesHigh StakesAssassination PlotIntense SuspenseAction-PackedConspiracy TheoryPuzzle-Like

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Directed by:
Pete Travis
Written by:
Barry Levy
Produced by:
Neal H. Moritz, Mark Farrington
Composed by:
Atli Örvarsson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Vantage Point

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vantage Point?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Vantage Point from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 87 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Vantage Point worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Vantage Point okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Vantage Point?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Vantage Point plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Vantage Point a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$152 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $152 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Vantage Point use?

Wouldn't Hurt a ChildBodyguard BetrayalTelevision GeographyOur Presidents Are DifferentCreator's Culture CarryoverBlack Dude Dies FirstFlashed-Badge HijackWhat Happened to the Mouse?The MasqueradeTrailers Always SpoilTerrorist Without A CauseAnyone Can Dieand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Wouldn't Hurt a Child, Bodyguard Betrayal, and Television Geography.