Classified (2024 film)

Classified
Directed byRoel Reiné
Written byBob DeRosa
Produced byEllen Wander
Jordan Dykstra
Gabriel Georgiev
StarringAaron Eckhart
Tim Roth
Abigail Breslin
CinematographyRoel Reiné
Edited byRadu Ion
Music byRoel Reiné
Production
companies
Film Bridge International
Filmology Finance
Great Point Media
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • October 22, 2024 (2024-10-22)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Classified is a 2024 American action thriller film written by Bob DeRosa, directed by Roel Reiné, and starring Aaron Eckhart, Tim Roth and Abigail Breslin.[1]

Classified was released on video on demand by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on October 22, 2024.

Plot

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The storyline revolves around a veteran CIA agent and his daughter, who herself is an MI6 analyst. His daughter tracks him down and tells him his boss has been dead for years. They set out to find out who has actually been giving him his instructions.[2]

Cast

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Production

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The film was shot in Malta in April 2023.[3] In May 2023, it was announced that filming wrapped.[2]

Breslin has alleged that Eckhart was “aggressive” to work with on the set, which led to her filing a complaint against him to SAG-AFTRA and the filmmakers filing a lawsuit against her.[4][5]

Release

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Classified was released on video on demand by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on October 22, 2024.[6]

Reception

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Mary Kassel of Screen Rant rated the film a 3 out of 10.[7] Mark Keizer of MovieWeb rated the film a 2 out of 5.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Murphy, K. Jim (November 3, 2023). "Abigail Breslin Refused to Work Alone With Aaron Eckhart on Thriller Due to 'Demeaning, Unprofessional' Behavior, Lawsuit Alleges". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (May 9, 2023). "Action-Thriller 'Classified' Starring Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin & Tim Roth Wraps In Malta; Releases First Images – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "FNE Malta Focus 2023: Classified Starring Tim Roth and Aaron Eckhart Shoots in Malta". Film New Europe Association. April 20, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  4. ^ St. Martin, Emily (November 3, 2023). "Abigail Breslin refused to be alone with Aaron Eckhart on set. Now the production is suing her". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Moorman, Taijuan (November 9, 2023). "Abigail Breslin accuses Aaron Eckhart of 'demeaning' on-set behavior, faces 'Classified' lawsuit". USA Today. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  6. ^ O’Rourke, Ryan. "Aaron Eckhart Hunts Down the Truth in 'Classified' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Kassel, Mary. "Classified Review: Aaron Eckhart & Abigail Breslin Have Zero Chemistry In Spectacularly Flat Thriller". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Keizer, Mark. "Classified Review: Another Day, Another Aaron Eckhart CIA Thriller". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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