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Triple Frontier: Thrilling Heist Divides Critics and Audiences

6/9/2025

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In Netflix's gripping 2019 film "Triple Frontier," ex-Special Forces operatives, led by Ben Affleck and Pedro Pascal, embark on a high-stakes heist against a ruthless Colombian drug lord. While critics praised its thrilling blend of action and adventure with a 71% score, audiences felt differently, giving it just 58%. The film powerfully explores themes of loyalty and the perils of greed.

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Story summary

In Netflix's gripping 2019 film "Triple Frontier," ex-Special Forces operatives, led by Ben Affleck and Pedro Pascal, embark on a high-stakes heist against a ruthless Colombian drug lord. While critics praised its thrilling blend of action and adventure with a 71% score, audiences felt differently, giving it just 58%. The film powerfully explores themes of loyalty and the perils of greed.