Hot Wired

A struggling blues musician with a gambling problem takes a job as a bodyguard for a woman who has witnessed a mob hit. He must protect her from the dangerous criminals who are trying to silence her. As they evade pursuers, they develop an unexpected connection.

Hot Wired received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its unoriginal plot, underdeveloped characters, and predictable action sequences. It is often seen as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video thriller market of the mid-1990s.

• Praised for some of its action sequences, though often described as generic.

• Criticized for a thin and derivative plot.

• Performance of the lead actors were generally seen as uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but generally reflect critical sentiment, with some viewers finding it watchable as a low-budget action flick, while others found it to be a predictable and unremarkable crime thriller.

The film was released direct-to-video and is considered a relatively obscure title within director Jeff Burr's filmography, which includes other B-movies like 'Stepfather III' and 'Puppet Master 4 & 5'.