Criminal

The movie opens with Jerico Stewart, standing on a beach and reflecting on the people who invaded his mind. He vows to take vengeance on anyone who poses a threat to him, showcasing his intense rage and setting the tone for the conflict to come.

In a flashback to London, CIA agent Bill Pope is seen picking up a duffel bag filled with cash. He takes a moment to call his wife, Jill, and daughter, Emma, completely unaware that he is being closely monitored by his superior and fellow operatives.

While getting into a cab, Bill is ambushed by the anarchist Xavier Heimdahl and his team during a brutal altercation. This confrontation leads to Bill's capture, marking the beginning of his harrowing experience at the hands of his captors.

Inside an abandoned facility, Heimdahl tortures Bill in a desperate attempt to extract crucial information about a hacker named Jan Strook. Despite enduring severe pain, Bill refuses to give in, ultimately leading to his tragic fate as he is fatally electrocuted.

After learning of Bill's death, the CIA turns to Dr. Franks, who proposes a controversial memory transfer procedure. Their plan is to implant Bill's memories into Jerico, a violent psychopath, in hopes of gaining valuable information.

Jerico is extracted from prison for the memory transfer process while teetering on the edge of life. This moment marks a significant turning point as Jerico starts experiencing Bill's memories which slowly reshape his violent impulses.

After the memory transfer, Jerico orchestrates a violent escape from captivity. As he navigates through the city streets, he is overwhelmed by flashes of Bill's memories and experiences, driving him to flee to the Pope household.

Upon arriving at the Pope household, Jerico ties up Jill while searching for the money bag. As tensions rise, Jill activates a silent alarm, prompting a response from her friends, but Jerico skillfully misleads them during his escape.

Struggling to maintain his identity, Jerico grapples with a mix of his own persona and Bill's memories, leading to erratic behavior. He finds brief solace in a coffee shop, where he begins to uncover Bill's CIA login details, gaining attention from the agency.

Heimdahl orchestrates an attack resulting in the deaths of several agents, including Marta. Jerico's luck runs dry as he finds himself back at the Pope house, where he shares a significant memory with Jill to validate his connection to her husband.

In a pivotal twist, Elsa storms into the Pope house, taking Jill and Emma hostage. Jerico, fueled by relentless determination, devises a plan to rescue them, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

The film culminates in a breathtaking confrontation at the airfield where Jerico faces Heimdahl. After a tense exchange of crucial information, betrayal leads to a fierce battle, with Jerico emerging victorious as he ensures Heimdahl's demise.

In a heartfelt conclusion, Jerico reunites with Jill and Emma back at the beach. He acknowledges the dual existence of Bill within him, hinting at newfound purpose and connection as they set forth towards a hopeful future.