Killing Time
After the mobster who murdered his partner is acquitted, semicorrupt detective Robert Bryant hires a beautiful female assassin, Maria, to kill him. When he discovers that he cannot afford Maria's services, Bryant is forced to hire another assassin, Madison, to kill her. Maria survives the doublecross and sets out to collect what's owed to her, one way or another.
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Plot Summary
A former DEA agent, now a bounty hunter, is framed for murder and must race against time to clear his name. He teams up with an unlikely ally, a former police detective, to uncover a conspiracy involving a corrupt politician and a ruthless crime syndicate. Their investigation leads them through a dangerous web of deceit and violence as they fight to expose the truth before they become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Killing Time received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While some performances were noted, the film was largely dismissed as a derivative B-movie that failed to distinguish itself within the action-thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable plot with weak character development.
- Action sequences lack originality and excitement.
- Fails to deliver a compelling thriller experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Killing Time are scarce, but those available suggest a film that was largely overlooked and failed to make a significant impression, often being described as a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
Although Jeff Fahey and Kevin Sorbo are the prominent stars, the film was not widely distributed and remains a lesser-known title in both actors' filmographies.
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