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Sacrifice Movie Review: Chris Evans and Star-Studded Cast Can't Save Patchy Satire
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 20:56
Sacrifice Movie Review: Chris Evans and Star-Studded Cast Can't Save Patchy Satire
- •Directed by Romain Gavras, Sacrifice began streaming on Lionsgate Play on October 16, featuring a stellar cast including Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, and Salma Hayek Pinault.
- •The film follows ageing action star Mike Tyler, billionaire Ben Bracken, and performer Katie being taken hostage by Joan and her followers during a charity gala to fulfill a prophecy at a volcano.
- •Despite a promising and sharp opening that satirizes wealthy hypocrites and celebrity culture, the movie struggles to maintain its momentum, drifting into a repetitive survival drama.
- •Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy deliver strong performances, bringing charm and unsettling conviction to their roles despite a thin and unfocused script.
- •The film ultimately receives a 2.5/5 rating for failing to turn its ambitious ideas into a disciplined and coherent narrative.
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Sacrifice began streaming on Lionsgate Play on October 16.
Directed by Romain Gavras, the film follows an ageing action star, a billionaire, and a performer who are taken hostage by Joan and her followers during a charity gala. The captors force them toward a volcano to fulfill a prophecy requiring three human sacrifices to prevent a catastrophe.
The film features a stellar cast including Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, and Salma Hayek Pinault.
