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The 2nd poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.2 / 100
2020·Action / Drama·1h 33m

THE 2ND

“Family comes first”

Secret-service agent Vic Davis is on his way to pick up his estranged son, Sean, from his college campus when he finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation. His son's friend Erin Walton, the daughter of Supreme Court Justice Walton is the target, and this armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her and use her as leverage for a pending landmark legal case.

Above the Line
Brian Skiba·DirectorPaul Taegel·WriterEric Bromberg·WriterAdam Biddle·Director of PhotographyRichard Patrick·Original Music ComposerScott Conrad·Editor
Cast
Ryan Phillippe·Vic DavisCasper Van Dien·DriverJack Griffo·Sean DavisLexi Simonsen·Erin WaltonRichard Burgi·CIA Director PhillipsSamaire Armstrong·OliviaJacob Grodnik·NealRandy Charach·Justice WaltonWilliam Katt·Senator Bob JeffersChris Jai Alex·John
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian Skiba·Director
Writing· 2
Paul Taegel·WriterEric Bromberg·Writer
Camera· 1
Adam Biddle·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Scott Conrad·EditorJosh Tessier·Colorist
Sound & Music· 1
Richard Patrick·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Lisa Palenica·Costume DesignJenine Galante·Makeup Department HeadJessica Torres·Makeup ArtistCortney Heiser·Makeup Department Head
Production· 6
Brian Skiba·ProducerJames Shavick·ProducerGeoffrey James Clark·ProducerJosh Tessier·ProducerRyan Phillippe·ProducerChris Davis·Production Designer
By the Numbers
66.2
OF 100
Master Score
3.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Action Oriented
Composition
Overlaid
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with short, dark hair and a beard, wearing a black leather jacket, is depicted from the chest up, angled slightly to his right, looking directly forward. ”

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Key Elements
ManLeather JacketHandgunAmerican Flag
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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