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Plot Summary
A decorated detective, haunted by a past case, becomes obsessed with apprehending a slippery fugitive. As the pursuit intensifies, the lines between justice and vengeance blur, pushing the detective to his moral limits. The fugitive, a master of disguise and manipulation, leads the detective on a dangerous cat-and-mouse game across the country, testing his resolve and sanity.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with many critics praising James Woods' intense performance but finding the plot to be somewhat predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers. The pacing was also a point of contention for some.
What Reviewers Say
James Woods delivers a compelling performance as a driven detective.
The film suffers from a formulaic plot and lacks originality.
The cat-and-mouse dynamic between the protagonist and antagonist is engaging but predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable through consolidated sources, but general online commentary suggests a divided opinion, with some appreciating the suspense and Woods' acting, while others found it to be a standard thriller without much innovation.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released as a made-for-television movie.
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