Jackie Powers will stop at nothing to prevent his son from following him into a life of crime. With his mob employer in pursuit, a chance encounter at a roadside diner charts a new path.
Directed by John Swab
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2.7 / 5
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Cast
Scott Caan
Jackie Powers
Frank Grillo
Pauly Russo
Marianne Rendón
Lola Brisky
J.K. Simmons
Walter Boggs
Taryn Manning
Taylor Love
George Carroll
Dom Lorenzo
Virginia Madsen
Valerie Brisky
Billy Blair
Ken Walsh
Dash Melrose
Billy Powers
Bruce Davis
Bob
Danny Boy O'Connor
Prison Guard MacDougal
Gabriel Hansen
Shotgun
Crew
John Swab
Director
Scott Caan
Writer
Scott Caan
Executive Producer
Gabriel Hansen
Stunt Coordinator
Hans Marrero
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
11 reviews
Marc Adams
2.0★ · 04/13/24
One Day as a Lion (2023) - ★☆☆☆☆
Honestly, I was really looking forward to "One Day as a Lion," but it totally missed the mark. The premise had potential—a mix of comedy and drama—yet the execution fell flat.
The plot felt disjointed and rushed, and the characters lacked depth and relatability. I found myself struggling to connect with the lead, who seemed more like a caricature than a real person. The pacing dragged in parts, and I felt like I was just waiting for something interesting to happen.
The humor didn’t land for me, either. The jokes often felt forced, and many key scenes just didn’t deliver the laughs I hoped for. Even with a talented cast, the material seemed weak, leaving them little to work with.
Visually, it wasn’t bad, but stunning cinematography can’t save a weak script. Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity, making it hard to recommend. I left the theater feeling disappointed, wishing I could get that time back.
One Day as a Lion (2023) - ★☆☆☆☆
Honestly, I was really looking forward to "One Day as a Lion," but it totally missed the mark. The premise had potential—a mix of comedy and drama—yet the execution fell flat.
The plot felt disjointed and rushed, and the characters lacked depth and relatability. I found myself struggling to connect with the lead, who seemed more like a caricature than a real person. The pacing dragged in parts, and I felt like I was just waiting for something interesting to happen.
The humor didn’t land for me, either. The jokes often felt forced, and many key scenes just didn’t deliver the laughs I hoped for. Even with a talented cast, the material seemed weak, leaving them little to work with.
Visually, it wasn’t bad, but stunning cinematography can’t save a weak script. Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity, making it hard to recommend. I left the theater feeling disappointed, wishing I could get that time back.
