Fugitives
Fugitives

Fugitives

2000Movie98 minSpanish

Tony is a young crook preparing for a bank robbery with her boyfriend Juanjo and their low-life partners Maxi and Moco. Right before they commit the crime, Juanjo informs Tony that his prostitute sister wants him to take her young daughter Laura to visit the girl's father, a flamenco singer in the Spanish southern coastal town of Tarifa. Juanjo persuades the initially reluctant Tony that Laura will provide the couple with a perfect cover after they relieve their partners of the robbery's earnings. Unfortunately, though the robbery comes off without a hitch, the duplicitous Juanjo absconds with the cash, making Tony and Laura fugitives both from the law and from the psychotically angry Maxi and Moco.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In a futuristic society where all criminal activity is suppressed by a powerful corporation, a group of mercenaries known as 'Fugitives' are hired to steal a dangerous new weapon. As they delve deeper into the mission, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to enslave humanity. The team must overcome internal conflicts and powerful adversaries to expose the truth and prevent a global catastrophe.

Critical Reception

Fugitives is a high-octane action film that, while visually impressive with its futuristic setting and martial arts sequences, received a mixed reception. Critics often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing, but praised the action choreography and the performances of its martial arts-focused cast. Audience reception leaned towards appreciating the combat and spectacle over narrative depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dynamic fight scenes and impressive visual effects.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.
  • Seen as a solid, if unoriginal, action flick for fans of martial arts cinema.

Google audience: While there's no specific aggregate summary for 'Fugitives' on Google Reviews, general audience sentiment often highlights the exciting action sequences and fight choreography. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat simplistic or generic, but many appreciated the film for its straightforward entertainment value and the performances of its martial arts stars.

Fun Fact

The film, originally titled 'The Legend of the Dragon', underwent significant reshoots and editing, leading to its release as 'Fugitives' with a different focus and cast emphasis in some regions.

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