Perilous
Perilous

Perilous

2000Movie95 minEnglish

A lawyer is on a business trip to St. Petersburg. When a beautiful woman on the run runs into him and asks for help, he is thrown into a dangerous world of jewel thieves and gangsters.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: John T. KousakisGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A driven defense attorney finds her life spiraling out of control when she takes on a seemingly open-and-shut murder case. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in grave danger. The case forces her to confront her own past and question everyone around her.

Critical Reception

Perilous received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely panning its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences found the film to be a passable thriller, though many noted its reliance on common tropes within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic thriller plot that fails to surprise.
  • Performances are often wooden, with little emotional depth.
  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on genre clichés.

Google audience: Audience reception for Perilous is not widely documented with specific details, but general feedback suggests it was viewed as a forgettable thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, utilizing various urban and suburban locations to create its suspenseful atmosphere.

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