Fifty/Fifty
Fifty/Fifty

Movie spotlight

Fifty/Fifty

1993
Movie
101 min
English

Two bickering mercenaries are hired by the CIA to overthrow a South East Asian dictator.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jon G. BiddleGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two former police partners, one on the brink of retirement and the other a rising star, are framed for murder. They must go on the run to clear their names and uncover the real conspiracy. The film blends elements of buddy cop action with a touch of dark humor as they navigate treacherous situations.

Critical Reception

Fifty/Fifty received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the humor occasionally falling flat. While the chemistry between the lead actors was sometimes noted as a positive, the film was largely considered a forgettable entry in the action-comedy genre of the early 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and often nonsensical plot.

  • Lead actors Peter Weller and Robert Hays have some chemistry, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • The action sequences are uninspired and the comedy doesn't land consistently.

Google audience: Audience reception for Fifty/Fifty is largely unavailable or not well-documented, with no significant consensus available on Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in some regions, contributing to its limited theatrical exposure and subsequent obscurity.

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