Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity

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Mistaken Identity

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
71 min
English

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Kevin T. SterlingGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A skilled but disgraced lawyer is pulled back into the legal world when he is mistaken for a notorious hitman. He must race against time to prove his innocence and uncover the real killer's identity before he becomes the next victim. The ensuing investigation leads him through a dangerous underworld filled with double-crosses and unexpected alliances.

Critical Reception

Mistaken Identity received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its fast-paced plot and the performances of its lead actors, others found the storyline to be predictable and somewhat formulaic. The film achieved moderate success at the box office, appealing to audiences looking for a straightforward crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic pacing and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a plot that felt derivative of other crime thrillers.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, were noted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reception for Mistaken Identity is largely unavailable in aggregated online reviews. Those that exist suggest a mixed to positive reaction, with viewers often citing the film as an entertaining, if not groundbreaking, crime flick.

Fun Fact

The film's tagline, 'He doesn't know who he is. They don't know who he isn't.', played on the central theme of mistaken identity and identity confusion.

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