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The Shipment

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
6.2K
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The Shipment (2021)
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ActionCrimeDrama

A man will become a criminal to save his family.A man will become a criminal to save his family.A man will become a criminal to save his family.

  • Director
    • Shawn Welling
  • Writers
    • Shawn Welling
    • Derek H. Potts
  • Stars
    • Tom Vera
    • Robert LaSardo
    • Tom Sizemore
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shawn Welling
    • Writers
      • Shawn Welling
      • Derek H. Potts
    • Stars
      • Tom Vera
      • Robert LaSardo
      • Tom Sizemore
    • 17User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Tom Vera
    Tom Vera
    • Bruce Stryker
    Robert LaSardo
    Robert LaSardo
    • Spyder
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • DEA Head Craig Ford
    Jen Barbeito
    • Alessandra
    Jim Jimenez
    • Javier
    Johnny Ray Gibbs
    Johnny Ray Gibbs
    • DEA Agent John Mooney
    Lee Majors
    Lee Majors
    • Dallas Chapman
    Jon Fiore
    Jon Fiore
    • Pelon
    Sydney Ruddock
    Sydney Ruddock
    • Rebecca Stryker
    Alexis Arnold
    Alexis Arnold
    • Allison Stryker
    John Sotolongo
    • The Trafficker
    Kolby Listenbee
    • Jay Brock
    Nick W. Nicholson
    Nick W. Nicholson
    • Attorney General Mark Burns
    Blaine Ochoa
    Blaine Ochoa
    • (CIA) Agent Kelly
    Brian Watson
    • DEA trainer
    Corey Thompson
    Corey Thompson
    • Jim Riker
    Victor V Gelsomino
    Victor V Gelsomino
    • Agent Bell
    Derek H. Potts
    Derek H. Potts
    • Richard Bishop
    • Director
      • Shawn Welling
    • Writers
      • Shawn Welling
      • Derek H. Potts
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    User reviews17

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Narco Sub' has divided audiences with mixed opinions. Critics point to poor acting, a weak script, and low production values, alongside unrealistic scenarios and plot inconsistencies. Conversely, some viewers commend the action sequences, engaging plot, and standout performances, especially Tom Sizemore's role. The cinematography and certain character developments also receive praise. Overall, the film entertains some viewers while disappointing others, creating a polarized reception.
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    2OmStarsong

    2 is Generous

    Been a long time since I've seen a movie this bad.. I mean on every level.. The concept was ok, but downhill from there.. The writing was so full of plot holes, weak dialogue, unrealistic scenarios, poor speech patterns and ridiculous babble that it would make a junior high kid seem brilliant.. The production values were so cheap I'm surprised they didn't save money by using a cardboard moon.. It looked like a kids backyard set.. The sub interior was ok, but that was about it.. Everything else looked cheap, fake or taken from outside usage.. The acting- I know it was difficult with such a crummy script and Majors, Sizemore and Lasardo probably just needed the extra cash, but really really weak by nearly everyone.. The blond wife was the most believable of the bunch and she had very few lines.. Basically an incoherent mess and the producers would probably be ashamed if this weren't an obvious money laundering deal.. I dislike being so negative, but it's only fair considering the effort they went to here, which wasn't much at all.. 🙄
    1boredoffass

    Absolutely terrible acting & directing

    Do not waste your time. Just unrealistic and nothing about it is good. It's quite possibly.the worst movie I have ever seen.
    1ukheather

    Laughable in a bad way

    I really had a good laugh at this, but it isn't a comedy. It is just hilarious in parts at the script or other things.

    The acting isn't the worst I've seen although not great, but the script and bad camera shots that make it worse.

    I laughed out loud in parts and I wasn't alone.
    6harikrishnamadhu

    This film looks promising for the first few minutes

    This film looks promising for the first few minutes when two American teens are kidnapped for an obvious purpose, but after that it loses its way. As ever when undercover police and other agencies get involved in drug dealing and such, the plot can become confusing, and it does so here. Leaving all that aside, would a cartel or anyone consider running drugs into the US using a submarine when common or garden boats, planes and motor vehicles can be used just as effectively, especially if coupled with the strategic bribing of officials? Added to its implausibility is the bizarre ending. The best advice that can be given here is don't do drugs, and don't watch films about them, at least not films like this one.
    3thebarkfamily

    Not good

    The movie was hard to follow and the acting was terrible. No chemistry between characters. Really not good.

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Narco Sub
    • Production companies
      • Welling Films
      • Deep Water Productions Motion Picture Group
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      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
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