Acts of Violence is a 2018 action thriller directed by Brett Donowho and written by Nicolas Aaron Mezzanatto. The movie stars Cole Hauser as Roman, a man whose fiancee is abducted by human traffickers. He teams up with his ex-military brothers to rescue her.
Roman's brother, Brandon (Shawn Ashmore) is a cop who knows the ins and outs of law enforcement and helps them find clues to locate the kidnappers. Together, they get involved with Avery (Sophia Bush), a hardworking cop who is also investigating human trafficking. However, Avery faces bureaucratic obstacles that hinder her investigations.
As they get closer to the kidnappers, the group realizes that the kidnapping is just a small part of a larger network of human trafficking. The movie highlights the brutalities and dangers of human trafficking and its impact on the victims and their families. The group puts their lives on the line to save the victims and bring the traffickers to justice.
Besides Cole Hauser, Shawn Ashmore, and Sophia Bush, the movie also stars Mike Epps, Melissa Bolona, and Bruce Willis. Despite mixed reviews, Acts of Violence delivers enough action sequences and suspenseful moments to entertain audiences. It also highlights the importance of fighting against human trafficking and providing support and resources to survivors.
