Final Score (2018)
Directed by: Scott Mann
Starring: Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Amit Shah
Genre: Action / Thriller
Streaming on: Typically available on major platforms (availability may vary)
OverviewFinal Score is a fast-paced, Die Hard-style action thriller set inside a packed London football stadium. Dave Bautista stars as Michael Knox, a former soldier visiting his late comrade’s family. But when armed terrorists hijack the stadium during a major match, Knox finds himself the only one capable of stopping a disaster.
With 35,000 lives at stake — including his goddaughter’s — Knox must outwit and outfight a brutal terrorist cell led by a cold-blooded villain (Ray Stevenson), while unraveling a plot involving a hidden political fugitive (Pierce Brosnan). The result? A full-throttle, confined-space action ride.
What Worked
Dave Bautista’s physicality and emotional drive — action star with heart The football stadium setting adds scale, chaos, and tension Ray Stevenson delivers an icy, menacing villain performance Explosive set pieces — hand-to-hand fights, shootouts, and a motorcycle chase Classic ‘one-man-against-many’ formula with solid execution
Fan Reactions
“It’s Die Hard in a football stadium — and Bautista kills it.” “Surprisingly fun and intense — way better than expected.” “Loved the gritty action and the relentless pacing.” “Pierce Brosnan’s role was short but sharp — nice twist.”
Final VerdictFinal Score delivers exactly what action fans want: a muscular hero, a high-stakes setting, and non-stop tension. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it packs enough firepower, emotion, and grit to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Rating: 6.0/10 — A solid, explosive crowd-pleaser anchored by Bautista’s brute force and heart.
