The story follows Tim Kearney (Paul Walker), a former Marine and current prison inmate facing a life sentence. He is recruited by DEA agent Tad Gruzsa (Laurence Fishburne) for a dangerous mission: impersonate the recently deceased legendary drug lord, Bobby Z, in a hostage exchange with a Mexican cartel leader.
: Some viewers on Rotten Tomatoes and The Movie Database criticized the plot as "convoluted" or "nonsensical," specifically questioning why the Feds would train Tim so extensively if they planned to kill him immediately. Kill Bobby Z - Ein Deal um Leben und Tod - Filmdienst KILL BOBBY Z - EIN DEAL UM LEBEN UND TOD
: Tim escapes and is mistaken for the real Bobby Z by those in the drug lord’s inner circle, including Bobby’s former lover (Olivia Wilde) and a young boy believed to be Bobby's son. The story follows Tim Kearney (Paul Walker), a
While the film is based on a novel by Don Winslow , its reception was mixed, ultimately leading to a direct-to-video release in the U.S.. Kill Bobby Z - Ein Deal um Leben