Alibi
Pain, not just war, makes strange bedfellows. In bed, APRIL SANCHEZ and JENNA BRYANT hatch a plan to turn the plot of Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" into reality. The two women, who met by accident in a bar, quickly became secret lovers, and shared not only their bodies, but their innermost anger and sorrow. Now, they will each kill the others' "spouse"; and since there is no connection between the two, no one will suspect them. The Perfect Murder. But, true to any Hitchcock movie, things are not always what they seem to be.
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Plot Summary
A former Soviet KGB agent, now working as a bodyguard and mentor to a young orphan, finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy. When the orphan's father, a brilliant scientist, is murdered, the bodyguard must protect his charge and uncover the truth behind the assassination. The investigation leads them into a dangerous world of corporate espionage and ruthless criminals.
Critical Reception
Alibi received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and a formulaic approach to the action-thriller genre. While Steven Seagal's presence was noted, the film did little to distinguish itself within his extensive filmography, and audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies heavily on genre clichés.
- Steven Seagal's performance is typical of his later career, with minimal emotional range.
- The plot is convoluted and fails to engage the audience effectively.
Google audience: Google reviews for Alibi are scarce and generally reflect the critical consensus, with audiences finding the film to be a generic action movie that doesn't offer much beyond standard fight sequences and a predictable storyline.
Fun Fact
Dean Cochran, who plays the young orphan, also served as a fight choreographer for the film.
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