Gang Related

Two corrupt cops, Frank and Jake, are deep in debt to the Russian mob. They discover a dead body and a briefcase full of money and drugs. Believing it to be a score, they decide to take the contents, unaware that the victim is a DEA agent and the drugs belong to a powerful cartel. Their plan quickly unravels as they become entangled in a deadly web of deceit, greed, and escalating violence.

Gang Related was met with mixed to negative reviews. While some critics praised the performances of the lead actors and the film's gritty atmosphere, many found the plot convoluted and predictable, and the characters underdeveloped. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

• The film suffers from a muddled plot and uneven pacing.

• Belushi and Wayans deliver serviceable performances but can't save the weak script.

• Often feels like a pale imitation of better crime thrillers.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, crime thriller with some good moments from the lead actors. However, many felt the plot was too predictable and the film lacked a distinct identity, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

The film was one of the last major studio releases to feature a significant amount of explicit violence and drug references before the MPAA began implementing stricter rating guidelines in the late 1990s.