Loose Cannons

A retired CIA agent living a quiet life is drawn back into the spy world when he discovers his son, who works at a major electronics corporation, has been unknowingly supplying advanced surveillance equipment to the mob. He must team up with a quirky FBI agent to prevent the mob from using the technology for nefarious purposes.

Loose Cannons received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its humor forced. While some performances were noted, the film was generally seen as a disappointing comedy with a weak script. Audiences also responded poorly, leading to its box office failure.

• Critics found the film's premise to be nonsensical and predictable.

• The attempts at humor were widely panned as unfunny and stale.

• The chemistry between the lead actors was not enough to save the weak script.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a poorly executed comedy with a nonsensical plot and very little humor. Many felt it was a waste of the actors' talents.

The film was originally intended to be a more serious thriller before being reworked as a comedy.