Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit

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Hot Pursuit

1987
Movie
93 min
English

High school student Dan Bartlett misses the plane he was supposed to be on with his rich girlfriend and her family on the way to a Caribbean vacation during a school break. He flies there alone, and runs into a series of characters and misadventures as he tries to catch up.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Steven Hilliard SternGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A college student, stranded and desperate for cash, becomes entangled with a mob enforcer. He agrees to transport a package, unaware it contains evidence against a powerful crime boss. As he's pursued by both the mob and the police, he must rely on his wits to survive and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Hot Pursuit received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office or gain a lasting following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the plot to be predictable and unoriginal.

  • The action sequences were often criticized for being uninspired and poorly executed.

  • The film suffered from a lack of compelling character development.

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Fun Fact

Despite its relatively low profile, the film features an early role for John Cusack, who would later become a prominent Hollywood actor.

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