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Most Wanted

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Released Oct 10, 1997

1h 39m

Action

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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

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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

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

...directed with bland efficiency...

Jan 1, 2000

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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

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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

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2005

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Steve D

KIW is the only thing that really works here.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Decent movie with a interesting plot.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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David Hogan

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Keenen Ivory Wayans

Sergeant James Dunn

Jon Voight

General Adam Woodward

Jill Hennessy

Dr. Victoria Constantini

Paul Sorvino

CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill

Eric Roberts

Assistant Deputy Director Spencer

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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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