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Flight of the Innocent
The boy Vito is a portrait of beauty and wide-eyed innocence spawned from a violent family of kidnapers and murderers in the South of Italy. When his entire family is murdered by a rival clan of kidnapers, Vito must flee for his own life and in the end attempts to make atonement for some of his family's sins.
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Plot Summary
A young man, on the run from the mob after witnessing a murder, finds himself in a small town. He attempts to start a new life, but his past catches up with him, leading to a violent confrontation.
Critical Reception
Flight of the Innocent was not widely critically acclaimed and received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its generic plot and uneven execution. It is considered a lesser-known entry in the crime-thriller genre of the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of originality.
Acting performances are often uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
The action sequences, while present, are not particularly memorable.
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Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a limited theatrical release, contributing to its obscurity.
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