Taxi Hunter
Kin is a hard-working insurance salesman with a very pregnant wife. When his wife starts haemorrhaging, he calls a taxi, but it leaves when someone else offers more money. After his wife dies, Kin vows to get revenge on all taxi drivers by taking them out one at a time.
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Plot Summary
Driven by a thirst for vengeance after his brother's death, a former police detective becomes a vigilante. He systematically hunts down and eliminates criminals who have evaded the justice system, operating under the guise of a taxi driver. As his body count rises, he attracts the attention of both the police and the criminal underworld, setting the stage for a dangerous confrontation.
Critical Reception
Taxi Hunter received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating its B-movie action elements while others criticized its gratuitous violence and lack of depth.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired action.
- Christophe Lambert's performance is often cited as a weak point.
- Considered a forgettable entry in the 90s action genre.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title and plot involving a taxi, the film was primarily shot in Los Angeles, not New York City where a significant portion of the story is set.
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