Two Hundred Thousand Dirty
Two Hundred Thousand Dirty

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Two Hundred Thousand Dirty

2014
Movie
89 min
English

Welcome to the monotonous, oppressive modern American byproduct of suburban sprawl: the urban strip-mall. Native to this environment and products of outdated pop culture are Rob (Mark Greenfield) and Manny (Coolio), the unsuccessful, unrefined and uncouth sales force behind Affordable Mattress. When new employee Isabelle (Rocío Verdejo) is hired in hopes of improving dismal sales, some things do change and after recruiting fellow strip-mall burnout Martin (C. Clayton Blackwell), she's got everyone working together to split a common goal - 200,000 dollars.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Daniel J. PicoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the dangerous world of drug trafficking when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a ruthless cartel. He must race against time to save her and confront the demons that have plagued him for years. The film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

Two Hundred Thousand Dirty received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally seen as a generic entry in the crime thriller genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers often citing a lack of originality as a primary drawback.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired thriller elements.

  • Relies too heavily on genre tropes without adding fresh perspective.

  • Performances are adequate but cannot elevate the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Two Hundred Thousand Dirty were largely unenthusiastic, with many users finding the plot to be derivative of other crime dramas. Some viewers appreciated the action sequences, but the overall consensus pointed to a lack of innovation and character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the production taking place in and around the Los Angeles area to minimize costs.

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