Action lovers, brace yourselves! Lionsgate has dropped the official trailer for Dominique, a new action-packed thriller that blends gritty crime drama with vengeance-fueled intensity. Directed by Michael S. Ojeda, the film stars Ukrainian-American actress Oksana Orlan, who not only takes on the titular role but also co-wrote and produced the film alongside Ojeda. Set against the chaotic backdrop of South America, the movie offers a heart-pounding look at a trained assassin trying to leave her bloody past behind, only to get pulled into a deadly fight to protect an innocent family.
In Dominique, Orlan plays a killer who relocates to a small South American town in search of peace. However, the town is a battleground plagued by corrupt authorities and violent drug cartels. When tragedy strikes and the only person she cares about is brutally murdered, Dominique is faced with a choice: flee, or fight back. Spoiler alert—she picks the latter. Teaming up with a defenseless family, she trains them to go to war against their oppressors.
Though the setup is undeniably intriguing, the trailer struggles to sell itself as a fresh take on the action genre. Many viewers might recognize Dominique's character as a familiar homage to Sarah Connor from Terminator 2, with echoes of every “lone assassin versus the world” storyline we've seen before. However, the cast, including Maurice Compte, Jose Conejo Martin, and Maria Del Rosario, bring some solid performances that may elevate the material beyond the usual direct-to-video fare.
Ojeda, known for previous films like Avenged and The Russian Bride, directs this crime thriller with relentless energy. Whether Dominique will surprise us or fall into B-movie clichés is up for debate, but fans of high-octane action flicks might find something to enjoy here.
Set to hit select theaters and VOD on October 11, 2024, Dominique offers a gripping look at courage, sacrifice, and the high price of vengeance.
