Cruisers
Cruisers

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Cruisers

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
82 min
English

Remember when you and your buddies would go out cruising? Those hot and sweaty nights of back seat pounding. Well, get ready because it's the reunion that you've been waiting for. Just for old time's sake.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Richard C. SarafianGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, haunted by a past mistake, gets drawn into a dangerous investigation involving a series of murders linked to a powerful drug cartel. He must confront his demons and work outside the law to expose the corruption and bring the culprits to justice before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Cruisers (1989) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. Audiences found it to be a somewhat forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre of the late 80s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and formulaic execution.

  • Action sequences were often deemed uninspired and lacking in tension.

  • Performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cruisers are scarce and generally unimpressed, with many viewers finding it to be an unremarkable and easily forgettable action film that doesn't offer anything new to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Miami, Florida, capitalizing on the city's reputation as a hub for crime and drug-related dramas during the late 1980s.

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