Framed
Framed

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Framed

1990
Movie
90 min
English

A painter is accused of art-forging. He thinks his girlfriend betrayed him, so it's time for revenge.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Dean SemlerGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A veteran detective is framed for murder by his former partner and a corrupt businessman. He must go on the run to clear his name and expose their criminal enterprise before they can silence him permanently. The film follows his gritty pursuit of justice through the dark underbelly of the city.

Critical Reception

Framed was met with mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at a gritty crime thriller, many felt it failed to distinguish itself from other films in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic storyline that offers few surprises.

  • Action sequences are often unremarkable and lack innovation.

  • The performances, while adequate, do little to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for Framed is not widely documented on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1990, "Framed" was actually filmed in 1987 and had a limited release until years later, contributing to its obscurity and lack of widespread critical attention at the time of its eventual availability.

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