Most Valuable
Most Valuable

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Most Valuable

1990
Movie
21 min
Russian

The main character in the hospital remembers how a soldier shared food that helped him survive during the war. And then he himself saves the child who fell into the hole...

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Charles FinchGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling stockbroker, desperate for cash, agrees to a shady deal to launder money for the mob. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, forced to choose between his career, his life, and his conscience. The situation escalates when he becomes the target of both the authorities and the criminals he's working for.

Critical Reception

Most Valuable received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the attempts at blending crime and comedy, the execution was widely seen as falling short, resulting in a film that struggled to find its footing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks compelling characters and a coherent plot.

  • Attempts at humor often fall flat, undermining the crime narrative.

  • A generally forgettable crime-comedy with poor execution.

Google audience: Audience feedback is sparse, but the limited available reviews suggest a general disappointment with the film's pacing and predictable storyline, with few finding it particularly engaging.

Fun Fact

Despite starring Traci Lords, who was known for her controversial early career in adult films, her role in 'Most Valuable' was a more mainstream acting performance.

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