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Theft
When Guy Simms is yanked out of his mundane routine mopping floors at the gay cabaret and accused of burning down the evangelical church by the town preacher, Guy overcomes his fear of authority to prove his innocence in this sardonic film about Leathermen, the Bible and fighting for freedom.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, Michael Tanner, is kidnapped by a notorious criminal known as 'The Doctor'. The kidnapper demands a hefty ransom and begins to systematically torture Tanner and his family. Tanner, however, is a former special forces operative and begins to fight back against his captors, turning the tables on the criminals.
Critical Reception
The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and underdeveloped characters. It is generally considered a poorly executed crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
The action sequences are derivative and lack excitement.
The plot is riddled with clichés and fails to offer any surprises.
The performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginal storyline and a lack of engaging action. Many viewers found the plot predictable and the overall execution to be subpar.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was given a limited theatrical run.
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