Human Target
Human Target

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Human Target

1990
Movie
82 min
Russian

A detective goes undercover in a small Russian town.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Alan J. LeviGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Chance Griffith, a former police detective with a troubled past, now works as a 'human target,' a mercenary who takes on dangerous missions by posing as the intended victim to draw out assassins. He is hired by a desperate woman to protect her brother from a deadly conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Human Target was a made-for-television movie that garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It was criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on action tropes. However, some viewers appreciated the straightforward action sequences and the premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and felt like a derivative of other action films.

  • Character development was minimal, with Chance Griffith being a generic action hero.

  • The plot was convoluted and failed to engage viewers effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its TV movie status, but general sentiment suggests it was an unremarkable action film that didn't leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was a pilot for a potential television series that never materialized.

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