Major Fraud
Major Fraud

Movie spotlight

Major Fraud

2003
Movie
90 min
English

Footage from the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is examined to reveal how a contestant almost cheated his way to the jackpot.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disaffected advertising executive is contacted by a mysterious woman who claims to be a prostitute with a dark secret. As he becomes entangled in her dangerous world, he uncovers a vast conspiracy involving corporate espionage and murder. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Major Fraud received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some praised its ambitions and certain stylistic choices, many felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative, with its twists and turns often feeling unearned.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's intricate plot is often too convoluted for its own good.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.

  • While visually interesting at times, the narrative ultimately fails to satisfy.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some viewers found the movie's twists and turns engaging, many were put off by its overly complicated plot and felt that the ending was disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived as a much darker, R-rated thriller, but was reportedly toned down to secure a PG-13 rating, which may have contributed to its narrative issues.

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