Boss Level

Colton "Colt" McKenzie, a former special forces operative in his mid-40s, finds himself trapped in a peculiar conundrum. He dies, only to be brought back to life, reliving the same sequence of events again and again. This is no ordinary case of déjà vu; Colt has discovered a phenomenon known as a "boss level," a temporary temporal loop that resets at specific intervals. The movie begins with Colt facing off against a group of heavily armed mercenaries in a high-end penthouse apartment. Colt is nearly successful in taking out the mercenaries, but just as he thinks he's won, one of the mercenaries, Giles (played by Tom Holland's uncredited Marvel co-star, Charlie Hudson III, however credited in many major websites), manages to hand him a high-speed bullet to the neck, ultimately sealing Colt's fate. Colt experiences his first "death" and is promptly resurrected, only to find himself back in the same spot, reliving the same sequence of events. This cycle of death and rebirth repeats itself throughout the film. With each iteration, Colt attempts to uncover the masterminds behind this seemingly inexplicable phenomenon and exploit the loop to his advantage. He travels back to different locations, recalling dates, timelines, and suspicious characters that might provide a lead. His investigation takes him into high-tension confrontations with the same familiar faces, along with an increasing cast of characters, adding to the mystery. As Colt manipulates his circumstances with tactical precision, he begins to uncover a sinister plot that evokes Cold War tactics. It is slowly revealed that he's trapped in this loop as an unwitting participant in an experimental government operation. This complex plotline tests Colt's defensive skills and wits, emphasizing that with each failure (or rather, each cycle), Colt has an opportunity to gain more knowledge about the scheme and put forward more effective strategies to neutralize it. From a cinematic standpoint, the film challenges viewers to grasp a sense of immersive time travel. Visual effects, combined with dynamic action and chase sequences, aid in visualizing the rapid pace of Colt's predicament. Scenes are occasionally replayed in order to emphasize the ever-changing story and display the benefits and drawbacks that come with navigating different instances of time. One remarkable scene occurs when Colt takes control of a news broadcast to disperse misleading information and reduce chaos. These meticulously laid misdirection maneuvers show various media journalists gradually adapting to his strategic schemes as the events unfold alongside Colton's adventures. Through countless repeat visits, Colt's determination also develops, marked by improved tactics and a growing understanding of his adversaries. As he hurtles through this time loop, forming alliances, building associations, and gradually navigating other loops, the events surrounding him escalate. As Colt is beginning to unravel the source of the time loop and prepare an offensive move against the adversaries, tension heightens and complexity deepens. Traps and dead ends contribute to a visually captivating and increasingly intriguing experience with his every next re-iteration of previous actions.