Illegal Entry
Illegal Entry

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Illegal Entry

1997
Movie
83 min
Mandarin

Smugglers, prostitutes, and misdirected love

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Steven F. CohanGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of undocumented immigrants are exploited by a corrupt police officer who forces them into participating in criminal activities. They must find a way to escape his control and expose his crimes before they are permanently ensnared.

Critical Reception

This low-budget action thriller received very limited distribution and critical attention, making a significant impact on neither. Its reception was largely muted, with many reviews focusing on its direct-to-video feel and derivative plotlines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks compelling characters and a coherent narrative.

  • The action sequences are uninspired and poorly executed.

  • Suffers from a generic plot and a predictable storyline.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release. Those available often cite the film's low production value and unengaging performances as primary drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very small budget, typical of many direct-to-video releases of the late 1990s.

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