: Many critics felt the plot was predictable, generic, and filled with "cliché dialogue". Rotten Tomatoes critics noted that while it is a slick throwback to straight-to-DVD thrillers, it has "nothing new to say".

: Some viewers pointed out significant plot holes and technical errors, such as inconsistent ammunition counts and poor character direction. Parental Guide Section 8 (2022) - Rotten Tomatoes

Reviews for Section 8 are mixed, with many critics viewing it as a standard "B" action movie.

: After avenging his family, Jake is sprung from prison by a covert agency tasked with "eliminating any threats" worldwide. However, he soon discovers the organization has deeper, darker secrets and must eventually turn against the people who freed him. Cast : Ryan Kwanten as Jake Atherton Dolph Lundgren as Tom Mason Dermot Mulroney as Sam Ramsey Scott Adkins as Leonard Locke Mickey Rourke as Earl Atherton Critical Reception