

Over the Limit
A high-school student debates whether to come forward about the facts of a tragic drunk-driving accident.
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Plot Summary
A dedicated narcotics detective goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous drug cartel operating in his city. Facing escalating threats and the constant danger of discovery, he must navigate a treacherous world of violence and deception to bring down the kingpin responsible for flooding the streets with drugs.
Critical Reception
Over the Limit received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with many pointing to its formulaic plot and predictable twists. While some appreciated the gritty atmosphere and Yaphet Kotto's performance, the film was largely seen as a standard, albeit competently made, action-thriller that failed to offer anything particularly original.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and a solid lead performance.
- Criticized for its derivative plot and lack of innovation within the genre.
- Considered a serviceable, but ultimately forgettable, action film of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but available comments suggest a mixed reaction, with some viewers enjoying the straightforward action and others finding it to be a typical, uninspired 90s crime film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Miami, Florida, contributing to its gritty, sun-drenched urban crime aesthetic.
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