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After FBI agent Frank Lacrosse believes his son was kidnapped by a notorious serial killer, he travels to Amarillo, Texas, where he believes the murderer is in hiding. Although officially taken off the case because of its personal significance to him, Frank continues to pursue the killer, causing concern for local sheriff Buck Olmstead. When another victim pops up at a nearby car garage, Frank knows that he is as close as he'll ever be to tracking down the elusive killer.
A former FBI agent goes undercover as a park ranger to investigate a series of brutal murders that are eerily similar to those committed by a serial killer he previously apprehended. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he realizes the new killer may be connected to his past in unexpected ways. The ranger must race against time to unmask the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Switchback received largely negative reviews from critics, who criticized its convoluted plot, predictable twists, and uninspired direction. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to find an audience and is generally considered a disappointing entry in the thriller genre.
Critics found the plot to be convoluted and difficult to follow.
The film's attempts at suspense were often undermined by predictable turns.
Performances were generally seen as adequate but not enough to save the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Switchback are scarce, but generally reflect disappointment with the film's uninspired storyline and lack of compelling characters.
Despite being marketed as a major thriller, Switchback performed poorly at the box office and garnered little critical attention, largely fading into obscurity.
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Cause he told the truth, and once you've heard the truth, everything else is just cheap whiskey. Switchback is written and directed by Jeb Stuart. It stars Dennis Quaid, Danny Glover, Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ted Levine and William Fitc...