A Day to Die (2022)
A Day to Die (2022)
Directed by: Wes Miller
Starring: Kevin Dillon, Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Leon, Gianni Capaldi, Brooke Butler, Vernon Davis
Genre: Action / Crime / Thriller
Runtime: 105 minutes
Overview
A Day to Die is a gritty action-crime thriller centered on corruption, loyalty, and redemption. The story follows Connor Connolly (Kevin Dillon), an ex-Special Forces operative who finds himself trapped in a deadly situation when a local crime lord demands he repay a debt within 24 hours — or his kidnapped wife will be killed.
To raise the ransom, Connor turns to his old team of mercenaries, led by his former commander Brice Mason (Frank Grillo). Together, they embark on a high-stakes series of heists and gunfights while being pursued by Police Chief Alston (Bruce Willis), a morally gray cop with his own agenda.
HighlightsFrank Grillo delivers solid intensity as the hardened, no-nonsense leader of the group.
Kevin Dillon brings vulnerability and desperation to the central role, grounding the chaos with emotion.
Bruce Willis, in one of his later action roles, plays a weary, morally complex lawman.
The film maintains a steady pace with shootouts, explosions, and military-style tactics.
A theme of brotherhood and sacrifice runs beneath the surface violence.
Most Memorable Moments
The opening hostage rescue gone wrong — setting the grim tone of the film.
The intense negotiation scenes between Connor and the ruthless gangster Pettis.
A brutal warehouse shootout showcasing Frank Grillo’s tactical action style.
The emotional finale where loyalty is tested and debts are paid in blood.
VerdictA Day to Die offers straightforward action and gritty performances, with Grillo and Dillon carrying the film’s tension. Though the plot follows familiar genre beats and Bruce Willis’s role is limited, it still delivers enough gunfire, grit, and moral conflict to satisfy fans of modern B-action thrillers.
Rating: 6.5/10
