Backfire!
Just as Jeremy Jackson attempts to become the first male firewoman in New York, fires begin mysteriously erupting from toilets all over the City and Fire Marshal Marc Marshall is called in to investigate. From the start, Jeremy is heckled and sexually harassed by his tough as nails female cohorts including his instructor, the hard-boiled Lt. Shithouse. Jessica Luvintryst, Jeremy's old flame and the Mayor's very personal assistant, rekindles the fire in his eyes and between his thighs. Jeremy discovers trace jet fuel at the fire sites and soon becomes hot on the trail of The Most Evil Man and his diabolical scheme. In the tradition of Naked Gun, Backfire spoofs Backdraft.
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Plot Summary
A struggling stuntman desperately needs money and agrees to a dangerous job that could be his last. He finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal when the mission goes horribly wrong. With his life on the line, he must outwit ruthless criminals and corrupt officials to survive.
Critical Reception
Backfire! received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and low-budget production values. While some acknowledged its attempt at an action-thriller, most reviews found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
- Action sequences are adequate but fail to elevate the overall experience.
- Performances are generally unremarkable, with little chemistry among the cast.
Google audience: Audience reception for Backfire! is scarce, with limited available data. What little exists suggests viewers found it to be a low-budget action film with a convoluted plot.
Fun Fact
Director Jim Wynorski is known for his prolific career in low-budget and direct-to-video films, often working under various pseudonyms.
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