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Whacked!
Mark and Tony may be adopted, but they're as tight as brothers can be. They even have the same occupation: They're double-dealing hit men, one for the mob, the other for the CIA. When a scheme to embezzle money from the government surfaces, Mark and Tony are targeted by both groups, leaving the brothers to defend themselves from -- and avoid getting whacked by -- either the "good" or the "bad" guys.
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Plot Summary
A naive young man gets entangled with a group of quirky hitmen who are hired to kill his girlfriend. As the assassins attempt to carry out their mission, they find themselves increasingly distracted by the target's seemingly innocent charm and the absurd situations they encounter. The protagonist must then try to protect his girlfriend and navigate the chaotic underworld he's stumbled into.
Critical Reception
Whacked! received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor juvenile and its plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's attempts at dark comedy to be largely unsuccessful. It failed to make a significant impact commercially or critically.
What Reviewers Say
The film's humor falls flat, relying too heavily on predictable gags and a nonsensical plot.
The performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
Despite a premise with potential, 'Whacked!' delivers a dull and unoriginal comedy.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Whacked!' is scarce due to its limited release and reception. Those who have commented generally express disappointment with the film's lack of originality and humor, finding it a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre.
Fun Fact
While the film features Aaron Stanford and Mandy Moore, both actors would go on to have more significant roles in later, more critically acclaimed projects, making 'Whacked!' a minor footnote in their careers.
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