Loose Cannons

A mild-mannered accountant, who is secretly a CIA analyst, is forced to go on the run with a volatile and unpredictable agent. They must evade a dangerous drug lord and corrupt police officers while trying to clear their names and uncover a conspiracy involving illegal arms dealing.

Loose Cannons was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot convoluted. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, leading to a poor box office performance.

• The film attempts a buddy-cop dynamic but fails to deliver consistent laughs or engaging action.

• Critics found the script to be predictable and the performances, particularly Hackman's, to be out of character.

• The movie is often cited as a misfire for its cast and director, lacking the charm or wit of similar genre films.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a disappointing comedy, citing a weak script and a lack of chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers found Gene Hackman's performance to be unusually over-the-top and unfunny.

Despite the film's poor reception, Gene Hackman and Dan Aykroyd had previously worked together in the highly acclaimed film 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' (1987), though their roles were not as a comedic duo.