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Chill Factor
A store clerk and an ice cream truck driver are thrown together when a dying scientist entrusts them with a deadly chemical kept in ice. This chemical will kill every living thing once it melts. They have to take the chemical codenamed 'Elvis' to the next nearest military base while being chased by terrorists who want it to hold the country for ransom.
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Plot Summary
Two unlikely friends, a gas station attendant and a mall cop, are forced to transport a dangerous chemical agent across the country. They soon find themselves pursued by a ruthless government agent and a deadly mercenary who are desperate to retrieve the substance. The duo must rely on their wits and courage to survive the perilous journey and prevent the chemical from falling into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Chill Factor was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a commercial disappointment. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films of 1999.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and an overabundance of tired action tropes.
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Skeet Ulrich deliver uninspired performances, failing to salvage the weak script.
The humor falls flat, and the action sequences are unoriginal and poorly executed.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film's predictable plot, weak humor, and unengaging performances. Many found the action sequences to be derivative and ultimately boring.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more serious thriller, but was re-written as a comedy, which critics and audiences found to be unsuccessful.
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