

Power Moves
Combines original music and cinematic studies of human "poetry in motion".
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Plot Summary
A former boxer turned enforcer, 'Killer' Mac, is released from prison and seeks revenge on the crime boss who double-crossed him and framed him. He teams up with a femme fatale and a grizzled detective to navigate the dangerous underworld and settle the score. The film follows Mac's violent journey through the city's seedy underbelly as he confronts his enemies.
Critical Reception
Power Moves was met with generally negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and weak performances. While some acknowledged its gritty atmosphere, it failed to impress critics or audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and suffers from a convoluted plot.
- Features excessive and uninspired violence.
- Performances are largely unconvincing, particularly from the lead.
Google audience: Audience reception for Power Moves is sparse and generally unfavorable, with many viewers finding it to be a poorly executed action film with little to recommend.
Fun Fact
Larry Bishop, who also directed and wrote the screenplay, stars as the main character and based the film loosely on his own experiences with the criminal underworld.
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