Overview

Boss Level is a high-octane action thriller built around a time-loop concept. Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo), a burned-out former special forces operative, finds himself reliving the same day over and over—starting with multiple assassins trying to kill him. Each reset gives Roy a chance to learn, adapt, and fight back as he pieces together why the loop exists and how it connects to his estranged wife (Naomi Watts) and a shadowy government program run by Colonel Ventor (Mel Gibson).

The film plays like a violent video game brought to life, mixing relentless action with dark humor and emotional stakes.

Highlights

Frank Grillo: Perfectly cast as a tough, sarcastic anti-hero who grows with each loop.

Inventive Action: Creative kills, martial arts, sword fights, and assassins with distinct styles.

Time-Loop Structure: Keeps pacing fast and engaging, rewarding repetition with variation.

Mel Gibson: Cold, calculating villain presence without overexposure.

Tone: Balances brutality, comedy, and surprising emotional depth.

Verdict

Boss Level is a wildly entertaining action film that fully embraces its video-game logic. While the story isn’t deeply complex, the energy, creativity, and momentum make it one of the more fun time-loop action movies in recent years.

Rating: 8/10