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Punto rojo
A second-class saxophonist's failures makes him fall into the nocturnal underworld, and eventually in jail. There he meets a manipulative and perverse mobster who senses the man's successful wife could be his key to launch a big criminal hit.
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Plot Summary
A former DEA agent is drawn back into the dangerous world of drug cartels when his estranged daughter gets entangled with a ruthless crime boss. He must race against time to rescue her and dismantle the operation before it's too late. The mission takes him through a series of intense confrontations and perilous situations.
Critical Reception
Punto Rojo (Red Point) is a low-budget action film that garnered mixed reviews. While some critics praised its straightforward, no-nonsense action sequences and the presence of seasoned actors like David Carradine and Michael Parks, others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking polish. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, often viewed as a serviceable, albeit uninspired, entry in the direct-to-video action genre of the mid-90s.
What Reviewers Say
Presents serviceable action sequences for fans of the genre.
Suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.
David Carradine and Michael Parks provide a solid presence despite the film's limitations.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in El Paso, Texas, utilizing its border town aesthetic to enhance the narrative's gritty atmosphere.
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