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U.S. Sgt. Dunn (Keenen Ivory Wayans) is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, but he gets a second chance when Lt. Col. Grant Casey (Jon Voight) handpicks him for a dangerous secret mission. Unfortunately, Dunn soon finds out that his assignment is a setup, and he is framed for the murder of the president's wife. Dunn goes on the run from the law with Dr. Constantini (Jill Hennessy), who knows the true identity of the assassin. But Casey will do anything to silence the pair.
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Joe Leydon Variety Blandly generic and transparently derivative, pic appears to have been cobbled together from bits and pieces of earlier, better thrillers. Feb 14, 2001 Full Review Jack Mathews Los Angeles Times Keenen Ivory Wayans ... is said to have done some of the research for his story on the Internet, which is just one more reason to fear the influence of this technological monster. Feb 14, 2001 Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times ...directed with bland efficiency... Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Deborah Hornblow Hartford Courant Throughout the film, we know so little about Wayans' Marine Sgt. James Dunn that we might as well be watching a G.I. Joe doll execute maneuvers. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Wayans looks the action hero: buff, cool, and stoic, but in straying from his normal comedic persona he also strips himself of any charm and personality. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 5, 2009 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 14, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D KIW is the only thing that really works here. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review John K Worst black movie ever. The Most Lame award. Derivative, hard to see how it got produced. But they play it all the time on free TV, and I mean all the time. Least wanted. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/21 Full Review Audience Member Gets right into it and the action carries through the whole movie. A sharpshooter is jailed for killing his commander and he's broken out of prison by a military agency that wants the first lady dead and need a fall guy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/29/20 Full Review Audience Member Keenan Wayans is a surprisingly likable action hero, and the film's subtle dark humor makes the unoriginal plot enjoyable, if unremarkable. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member In JESUS CHRIST mighty name I love you Keenen Ivory Wayans and I give you honor! This movie is the original, Shooter is a copycat! They need to give you honor! I love you all and I pray that you all read the book FACE to FACE APPEARANCES from JESUS and afterwards you will receive a FACE to FACE APPEARANCES from JESUS!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/20 Full Review Audience Member Decent movie with a interesting plot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis U.S. Sgt. Dunn (Keenen Ivory Wayans) is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, but he gets a second chance when Lt. Col. Grant Casey (Jon Voight) handpicks him for a dangerous secret mission. Unfortunately, Dunn soon finds out that his assignment is a setup, and he is framed for the murder of the president's wife. Dunn goes on the run from the law with Dr. Constantini (Jill Hennessy), who knows the true identity of the assassin. But Casey will do anything to silence the pair.
Director
David Hogan
Producer
Eric L. Gold
Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Ivory Way Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.3M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1), 35mm
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