Ulterior Motives
Ulterior Motives

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Ulterior Motives

1993
Movie
91 min
English

A private eye becomes the bodyguard of a beautiful reporter being pursued by a Japanese mob.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: David WinningGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former cop, now a private investigator, is drawn into a dangerous game when he is hired by a beautiful, enigmatic woman to find her missing husband. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder, forcing him to confront his own past and question everyone's true intentions.

Critical Reception

Ulterior Motives received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with critics largely panning its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempt at a neo-noir thriller, the execution was generally considered flawed. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and uninspired plot.

  • Performances are uneven, with the leads failing to generate much chemistry or depth.

  • Despite its thriller aspirations, it lacks suspense and originality.

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Fun Fact

The film was notably one of the early directorial efforts of David Winning, who would go on to direct a variety of genre films and television episodes.

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