Excessive Force
Chicago policeman Terry McCain is determined to put away mobster Sal DiMarco, who always gets acquitted on technicalities. While monitoring a drug sale, a shootout ensues, and one of Terry's fellow officers gets away with $3 million of Sal's money. Suspecting Terry took the cash, the mobster sends his men to kill Terry's brother, Dylan, and partner, Frankie Hawkins. Furious, Terry sets out to take his revenge by any means necessary.
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Plot Summary
A corrupt police officer, Lieutenant Tim McCain, operates outside the law with his elite unit, the "Hit Squad." When a mayoral candidate's son is murdered, McCain and his team suspect a powerful crime lord. However, a clean police detective, Jake Lassiter, begins investigating the "Hit Squad" themselves, suspecting they are responsible for the murder and other crimes. This sets up a dangerous confrontation between the corrupt cops and the determined detective.
Critical Reception
Excessive Force was largely dismissed by critics as a generic and uninspired action film, often criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on violent set pieces. Audiences found it to be a typical B-movie action flick of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Features a standard, by-the-numbers action plot.
- Relies heavily on violent shootouts and car chases.
- Performances are generally forgettable, fitting the film's low-budget feel.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Excessive Force are scarce, but it is generally regarded as a forgettable action film with predictable plot points and uninspired direction.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Jon Hess, who also directed the equally obscure action film 'Robot Jox'.
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