Fugitive X: Innocent Target
Adam Trent (David Heavener: "Prime Target", "Eye of the Stranger") is an advertising executive...an ordinary citizen. On his way to work one morning someone tries to kill him. Adam is forced to play a deadly game. Daniel Winters (Richard Norton: "License to Kill", "Octagon") runs an underground casino where the wealthy bet via computer whether Adam Trent will live or die. They give Adam one handgun and a ten minute head start. Winters explains that if Adam tries to contact the police, he will kill his wife Kara (Lynn-Holly Johnson: "For Your Eyes Only", "Ice Castles") and his Uncle Billy (William Windom: "Somersby", "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"). As Trent barely escapes death, this ordinary citizen becomes a deadly killing machine.
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Plot Summary
A former CIA operative, wrongly accused of murder, must go on the run to clear his name. Pursued by both the authorities and a shadowy organization, he finds himself in a desperate race against time. With little help and many enemies, he must uncover the truth before it's too late to escape the ultimate penalty.
Critical Reception
Fugitive X: Innocent Target received a generally negative reception from critics, often cited for its predictable plot and formulaic execution. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the film was largely dismissed as a mediocre thriller with limited originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the action genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Action sequences are present but lack significant impact or innovation.
- Often described as a by-the-numbers thriller that fails to distinguish itself.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title suggesting a sequel, "Fugitive X: Innocent Target" is an original film and not part of a pre-existing franchise.
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