Synopsis
In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)
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Cast
- Robbie AmellConnor Reed
- Stephen AmellGarrett
- Kari MatchettMary Reed
- Penny EizengaReceptionist
- Lawrence BayneBig Joe
- Jai Jai JonesTravis
- Alex Mallari Jr.Rainer
- Shaun BensonDixon
- Sung KangPark
- Aaron AbramsDavis
Recommendations
- 60
Variety
Code 8 is better than a mere calling-card film, though one senses a desire to check all the boxes of fan expectation and professional packaging rated higher than the kinds of personal expression that might have lent it a more memorable idiosyncrasy. - 50
Los Angeles Times
The ideas outpace the action in a movie that’s clearly been made with passion and intelligence, but without the kind of zip that this kind of story demands. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
Though this clearly isn't meant to be a lighthearted story, a glimmer of wit here and there would've helped keep viewers engaged in the action and endeared us to a cast that is competent but hardly charismatic. - 50
Screen Rant
While the Code 8 movie's premise is more interesting than its other elements, it's handled well enough to warrant further exploration. Code 8 works better as a proof of concept than a standalone sci-fi thriller, serving up fascinating world-building with a fairly basic story. - 38
Movie Nation
The bad guys are more interesting than the good ones, the heists — including an armored car — are generic.
