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Beautiful Bounty
When dangerous mob defector Franco goes on the run and eludes the D.A.'s office, they turn to their secret weapon - a gorgeous and lethal bounty huntress who goes only by the name of J.C. With a flawless record and a deadly determination, J.C. hunts down Franco in record time. But what she doesn't expect is that Franco is holding evidence that proves his innocence and incriminates the very people who hired J.C. to kill him. Now, she must race to find the truth, and protect the man she was hired to catch.
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Plot Summary
A bumbling ex-con finds himself on the run from the mob and the police after he accidentally stumbles upon a fortune in stolen diamonds. With the help of a determined waitress, he tries to outsmart his pursuers and escape the city.
Critical Reception
Beautiful Bounty received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and weak humor. Audiences were also largely unimpressed, leading to a poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and a lack of genuine laughs.
Matthew Lillard's performance is often the only saving grace, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
The action sequences are uninspired and the crime elements feel derivative.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a mildly entertaining, if forgettable, comedy, many were disappointed by the unoriginal story and uninspired execution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama before undergoing significant script rewrites to incorporate comedic elements.
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