Overview

• Shadow Force, directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, debuted in theaters on May 9, 2025, after being shelved since its 2022 production.
• Critics have largely panned the film for its dull action sequences and derivative elements, with some referencing uncredited similarities to Kill Bill.
• The screenplay has been criticized as murky and convoluted, with Kerry Washington's performance described as overacted by some reviewers.
• Omar Sy's portrayal and certain technical elements, such as sound design and cinematography, have received limited praise amidst the broader negative reception.
• The film's release underscores ongoing debates about Hollywood's action genre fatigue and the viability of theatrical distribution over direct-to-streaming strategies.