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Project Power

Project Power

2020
Action Crime Science Fiction
113 min R USA
6.432 / 10
6 IMDB

An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ariel Schulman / Henry Joost
Starring
Jamie Foxx / Joseph Gordon-Levitt / Dominique Fishback / Rodrigo Santoro / Courtney B. Vance / Amy Landecker / mgk / Tait Fletcher

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing action-packed uneven inventive gritty predictable entertaining solid chaotic visually striking functional

Reviews

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Sophia Rossi
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Project Power’ offers a compelling blend of science fiction and crime drama, set against the evocative backdrop of New Orleans. Jamie Foxx commands the screen as a former soldier seeking answers, bringing a nuanced performance to the fore.…

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Liam O’Connell
Apr 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The promise of ‘Project Power’ – a pill that grants temporary superpowers – unfortunately doesn’t quite translate into a consistently engaging cinematic experience. While Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt deliver solid performances, they are somewhat let down by…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

‘Project Power’ is a refreshingly original take on the superhero genre, injecting a dose of street-level realism into its fantastical elements. Jamie Foxx is excellent as a man with a mission, his performance imbued with a quiet intensity.…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A high-concept premise meets a familiar crime procedural in ‘Project Power’. The film’s central conceit – a street drug offering fleeting superpowers – is its most compelling asset. Jamie Foxx brings a weary intensity to his role, and…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Project Power’ arrives with a bang, offering a potent cocktail of superhero fantasy and gritty urban thriller. Jamie Foxx anchors the film with his signature gravitas, playing an ex-soldier driven by a personal mission. Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s portrayal of…

FAQs

The film delves into the intoxicating nature of sudden power and the moral quandaries that arise when individuals gain extraordinary abilities. It questions who deserves such power and how it should be wielded, especially when it's accessible through illicit means. The characters grapple with the consequences of their choices, highlighting the responsibilities that come with any form of influence, whether temporary or lasting.