"Die in a Gunfight" is a 2021 American romantic crime thriller film directed by Collin Schiffli and written by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari.
The movie stars Alexandra Daddario and Diego Boneta and is an updated version of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It follows the story of two young lovers from feuding families who fall in love despite their parents' efforts to keep them apart.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many noting its poor character development, clunky dialogue, and lack of emotional connection. The movie's tone was also criticized for being inconsistent and overly reliant on cheap visual tricks. Despite this, some reviewers appreciated the film's style and energy, calling it a "sleek, subversive, lushly fun action-crime thriller" that is a welcome addition to the director's résumé.
The film was released in the United States on July 16, 2021, by Lionsgate and grossed $31,395 at the box office. It has a Metacritic score of 17% based on 24 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."