Live Wire: Human Timebomb
Live Wire: Human Timebomb

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Live Wire: Human Timebomb

1996
Movie
98 min
English

A computer chip turns an FBI agent into a lethal weapon.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when he discovers a plot to detonate a series of bombs across the country. He must race against time to stop the terrorists and uncover the truth behind their motives. Along the way, he confronts his past and the moral compromises he made.

Critical Reception

Live Wire: Human Timebomb received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and a perceived lack of depth in its characters. While some appreciated the presence of its seasoned action stars, many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action market of the 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot and derivative action sequences.

  • Relies too heavily on the star power of its leads without offering substantial character development.

  • A standard, uninspired thriller that offers little new to the genre.

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Fun Fact

Despite the film being released in 1996, the plot involves advanced technology and a focus on a 'human timebomb' concept which was a somewhat common trope in action films of that era.

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