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Powder Road
The Yakuza has two investments in Thailand. One is a factory polluting the environment in Pattaya. The other is smuggling heroin with Thai partners from Burma. It is transported to Pattaya by placing it inside blocks of ice. Once there it is removed and surgically implanted into the "boobs" of transvestites for onward transportation by air to Japan. Unfortunately for them, the Thai police know all about their operations.
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Plot Summary
A former CIA operative, betrayed by his agency, is framed for murder and forced to go on the run. He must clear his name and expose the conspiracy that threatens to destabilize national security. With the help of a former colleague, he races against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Powder Road received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and lack of originality. While some praised the action sequences, many found the film to be a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired character development.
Action sequences are present but fail to elevate the overall quality.
A low-budget thriller that treads familiar ground without adding anything new.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a generally unimpressed viewership that found the movie to be generic and lacking in compelling elements.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by David R. Ellis, who would later find success with films like Final Destination 2 and Snakes on a Plane, Powder Road remains a relatively obscure title in his filmography.
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