Chasers
Chasers

Chasers

1994Movie102 minEnglish

Military men Rock Reilly and Eddie Devane are tasked with taking a prisoner, blonde bombshell Toni Johnson, on what becomes an unforgettable road trip. Toni, an enlistee who's in trouble for deserting her unit, soon proves that she's craftier than most inmates.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic39/100
Google Users61%
Director: Michael CiminoGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two U.S. Navy CPOs, while escorting a prisoner to a military brig, go AWOL and embark on a chaotic cross-country chase. Their mission is complicated by the prisoner's desperate attempts to escape and the unexpected involvement of a seductive young woman. This unfolds into a wild ride filled with mistaken identities, explosive encounters, and a deepening mystery surrounding the prisoner's true identity and motives.

Critical Reception

Chasers received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its humor forced. While some acknowledged the actors' efforts, the film was generally seen as a disappointing entry in director Michael Cimino's filmography, failing to impress audiences or critics alike.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and uninspired direction.
  • The humor often falls flat, and the characters lack development.
  • Despite a capable cast, the movie struggles to find its footing.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the action sequences entertaining and the premise mildly amusing, many felt the film was predictable and lacked substance. Viewers often pointed to a weak script and inconsistent tone as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

This was one of director Michael Cimino's final films, following a career that included the acclaimed "The Deer Hunter" and the notorious "Heaven's Gate."

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Thoroughly entertaining road movie with Tom Berenger and Erika Eleniak_** A young sailor involved in inventory scams (William McNamara) is assigned SP duty to escort a prisoner from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, back to his base in Ch...