
City Limits
A series of teenage gangs struggle against each other in a not-so-distant future. Eventually they unite against an evil corporation, as represented by evil CEO Robby Benson who wants to control everything.
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Plot Summary
A group of white and black delinquents form an unlikely alliance when they are targeted by a corrupt police detective. Escaping from a juvenile detention center, they find themselves in a dangerous urban landscape where they must rely on each other to survive and expose the corruption. Their fight for justice leads to a series of daring confrontations and a desperate attempt to escape the city's grip.
Critical Reception
City Limits received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven performances. While some appreciated its attempts at social commentary and action sequences, many found the film to be derivative of other urban crime dramas of its era. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its gritty atmosphere and action, while others were unimpressed by its execution.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gritty urban setting and energetic action sequences.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Seen by some as a competent, albeit unoriginal, crime thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was notably one of Kim Cattrall's earlier roles before she rose to international fame with 'Sex and the City'.
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