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Package Deal
A three-part omnibus. First story: A young couple agrees to pretend to be in love with each other. Second story: After deciding to leave his band, a young bassist shows up for an audition for a drummer. There he meets a man who offers him money to kill his wife. Third story: Two successful robbers go through a hard time when one of them starts to pay to much more attention to his guitar playing skills than the job.
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Plot Summary
When a bumbling private investigator takes on a seemingly simple missing person case, he gets entangled in a dangerous plot involving a stolen shipment of rare comic books. As he delves deeper, he finds himself pursued by ruthless criminals and entangled with a mysterious femme fatale.
Critical Reception
Package Deal (1995) received a mixed to negative reception. Critics largely found the film to be an uninspired crime-comedy with a predictable plot and weak performances. Audiences generally agreed, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted plot that fails to engage.
Performances are generally wooden, with little chemistry among the cast.
Lacks the wit and charm expected from a crime-comedy.
Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Package Deal' are scarce, but available comments suggest a general disappointment with the film's low production values and uninspired storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was notably criticized for its low budget, which was evident in its production design and special effects.
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