Hot Seat (2022)
"Hot Seat" is a 2022 American action-thriller film directed and produced by James Cullen Bressack. The movie stars Kevin Dillon and Mel Gibson. The story revolves around an ex-hacker who is forced to break into high-level banking institutions by an anonymous criminal who plants a bomb under his chair. Another man must try to penetrate the booby-trapped building to save the ex-hacker from the dangerous situation.
The film was released in select theaters, digital, and on demand on July 1, 2022. It received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, 17% of the 18 critics' reviews were positive, with an average rating of 3.5/10. Some viewers found the movie entertaining, praising its suspenseful and fast-paced nature, while others criticized it for its flaws and predictable screenplay.
"Hot Seat" is described as a suspenseful action-thriller with elements of cybercrime and a ticking-clock scenario. It has been compared to films like "Phone Booth" and "Speed" in terms of its suspenseful atmosphere and tension-building moments. The film has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes and is rated R.
