Silent Partner
Silent Partner

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Silent Partner

2001
Movie
84 min
English

Two friends train a greyhound together.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Darren GrantGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck former Hollywood stuntman, Jack, is approached by a mysterious stranger who offers him a large sum of money to impersonate a wealthy businessman. As Jack delves deeper into this elaborate deception, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens not only his life but also the lives of those around him.

Critical Reception

Silent Partner received a generally mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot and performances, particularly from its veteran cast. However, many found the film to be predictable and lacking in originality, with some critics pointing to a convoluted narrative in its latter half.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise and the star power of its cast.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and an underdeveloped third act.

  • Some found the thriller elements effective, while others felt it missed opportunities.

Google audience: Audience reception for Silent Partner is not widely documented or aggregated on Google Reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments regarding what they liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film features a reunion of sorts for Burt Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who previously worked together on the 1981 film 'The Man Who Loved Women'.

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