Close Call
In Los Angeles, the young Jenny has a nice childhood with her Korean parents Joanne and David Kim. However, after the divorce of her parents, the judge gives her custody to her selfish mother that neglects Jenny while the disappointed David returns to Seoul. Six years later, Jenny is a troubled and reckless teenager expelled from the public school that has easy sex and uses drugs and booze, and her best friend is the orphan drug dealer Becky. The lawyer Elliot Krasner decides to call his former friend David to tell him about the self-destructive behavior of Jenny, and David returns to Los Angeles. He brings Jenny to live with him and support her, but the lack of emotional structure of Jenny imposes tough difficulties for their relationship.
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Plot Summary
A former DEA agent, now working as a bounty hunter, is hired to track down a fugitive named Alex, who is believed to be responsible for the murder of his former partner. As he gets closer to Alex, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving corruption and betrayal.
Critical Reception
Close Call received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its action sequences, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to bring anything new to the genre. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the plot to be formulaic and predictable.
- The characters were often described as underdeveloped and uninspired.
- Some acknowledged the action sequences but felt they couldn't save the film.
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Fun Fact
Despite being released in 2004, the film's aesthetic and plot often evoke comparisons to earlier 90s direct-to-video thrillers.
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