Spitting Distance
Spitting Distance

Movie spotlight

Spitting Distance

1998
Movie
18 min
English

A young man is torn between the conflicting demands of his phlegmatic grandfather and his pub obsessed girlfriend.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired hitman is drawn back into his violent past when his former boss tries to have him and his daughter eliminated. He must protect his daughter and seek revenge against those who wronged him.

Critical Reception

Spitting Distance was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While James Coburn's performance received some acknowledgment, the film struggled to stand out in the crowded action genre of the late 1990s. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on tired action movie tropes.

  • Lacks originality in both plot and execution.

  • James Coburn's presence is one of the few redeeming qualities.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but available feedback suggests viewers found it to be a derivative action film with little lasting impact.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing various urban and industrial locations to create its gritty atmosphere.

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