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The Blue Iguana
To stay out of the slammer, down-on-his-luck bounty hunter Vince Holloway reluctantly agrees to do the bidding of two crooked IRS agents. Tasked with recouping $20 million of laundered drug money, Holloway heads south of the border to the Blue Iguana, a bar crawling with thugs, killers, smugglers, evil women, and crazy action.
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Plot Summary
A trio of British escaped convicts, posing as witnesses, flee to Miami to avoid recapture. They soon become embroiled in a complex plot involving a stolen diamond, a hired killer, and a seductive lounge singer.
Critical Reception
The Blue Iguana received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique blend of crime and comedy, many found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Offers an amusing, if somewhat convoluted, crime caper.
Fails to fully capitalize on its premise with a messy plot.
Relies heavily on its cast to carry a weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the quirky humor and action, while others found the story hard to follow and ultimately unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Miami, Florida, and the production aimed for a stylish, neo-noir aesthetic.
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