Quartile rating: 6/10 · 1 rating
An American tourist in Greece finds himself on the run after a tragic accident plunges him into a political conspiracy that makes him a target for assassination.
Beckett is a fairly generic chase thriller that fails to distinguish itself from similar man-on-the-run narratives. The plot relies on well-worn conspiracy tropes without adding meaningful depth or twists, and the pacing feels uneven throughout. John David Washington delivers a committed physical performance that elevates the material somewhat, and the Greek locations provide solid visual texture. However, the film struggles with a mechanical story construction, underdeveloped supporting characters, and an ending that resolves the conspiracy in a rushed and unsatisfying manner. Its novelty is low — the premise of an innocent tourist caught up in a political conspiracy is thoroughly familiar territory executed without a distinctive voice.