Playing Dangerous
Playing Dangerous

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Playing Dangerous

1995
Movie
86 min
English

A child genius has to defend his family from terrorists after they search his house for the secret to cold fusion.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Harry BasilGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A mysterious hitman, disguised as a mild-mannered real estate agent, finds his quiet life interrupted by a vengeful gangster seeking retribution. The hitman must use his deadly skills to protect his family and himself from the escalating conflict.

Critical Reception

Playing Dangerous was a direct-to-video release that garnered little attention from critics and audiences. It is often described as a low-budget action-comedy with a somewhat convoluted plot and uneven performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its occasional bursts of action and dark humor.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's limited release. What little exists indicates a mixed to negative reception, with viewers often citing its low production value and lack of engaging elements.

Fun Fact

The film was written by Michael Manos, who also wrote the screenplay for the 1994 action film 'Terminal Velocity'.

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