Jennifer Garner’s ‘Peppermint’ Free Streaming: Don’t Miss This Action-Packed Thriller!

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A controversial action-thriller, directed by the same person who brought us the epic action film “Taken,” and starring an actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be available for free streaming starting next month. Originally released in 2018, the movie titled “[Title]” generated a significant split among critics and viewers regarding their reactions to this story. The narrative follows Daredevil and Deadpool & Wolverine’s actress as she embarks on a brutal quest for revenge when her family is murdered by a drug cartel.

Under the guidance of Pierre Morel, who played a pivotal role in establishing Liam Neeson as a leading action star in the older age bracket with Taken, and written by Chad St. John, known for his work on London Has Fallen, stars Jennifer Garner, John Ortiz, John Gallagher Jr., Juan Pablo Raba, and Tyson Ritter in the movie titled Peppermint. This action-packed film is set to debut on a free streaming platform on March 1, 2025. For more details about the plot, you can find the official synopsis below.

Riley North regains consciousness following a violent assault that claimed the lives of her husband and daughter. As the legal system fails to bring their killers to justice, Riley decides to transition from an ordinary citizen into an urban vigilante. Fueled by anger, she spends years in secrecy, using this time to enhance her mental, physical, and spiritual abilities until she becomes an unyielding force. Evading the criminal underworld, law enforcement, and the FBI, Riley embarks on a lethal mission to mete out her own form of retribution.

‘Peppermint’ Has Just 13% From Critics on Rotten Tomatoes…but Audiences Felt Different

The movie titled “Peppermint” received harsh criticism upon its debut, earning a dismal 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is often seen as a “rotten” score. Critics found the film to be disappointing and unoriginal in its vigilante revenge storyline, lacking fresh ideas or intense action sequences. However, MovieWeb’s own Ryan Scott found some positives, particularly Garner’s strong lead performance, although he felt that overall it was just an average action movie, with a few visually exciting scenes being the highlights.

Instead of stark contrast, audiences found themselves delightfully engaged as they witnessed Jennifer Garner’s vengeful portrayal, which earned the film an impressive 70% rating on the Popcornmeter. Natashia, a Rotten Tomatoes user, showered the movie with a flawless five-star rating, expressing her admiration by saying, “This movie is fantastic! I could watch it a million times and my affection for it would only grow.” However, Zinni S raised some eyebrows regarding the critics’ reviews, commenting, “Surprisingly enjoyable compared to the critical reception. It might follow a familiar formula, but it’s still an entertaining watch, and Garner does a commendable job with guns and action sequences.

In another review, Brain S bestowed another five stars and likened Peppermint to other revenge thrillers such as The Equalizer and Deathwish, stating that it’s a high-octane display of vigilante justice. Critics seem divided on this film, with its rating leaving me perplexed. It seems acceptable for Denzel Washington to enact such actions, yet there’s controversy when Jennifer does the same? Over time, I’ve learned to rely on the audience’s judgment. As far as I’m concerned, this movie is just as good as the others. However, not everyone agrees. Jeremy G gave it a half star, asserting that while it breaks the genre’s rules, it does so in a negative manner.

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2025-02-26 17:01