Power Play
Power Play

Power Play

1994Movie62 minEnglish

Robbie Steele is worried that her star hockey player has lost his edge. It's the high-powered attorney's job to negotiate the sale of Vancouver's pro hockey team, and she needs Cody Harris, the retired bruiser who attracted all the fans. But her plans to lure him back into the game are thwarted by a higher power; he's a Christian now, and his days of kicking butt are over. Will Robbie get him back, or will Cody show her what's important in life?

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: J.P. Do TofanoGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former CIA operative, living under a new identity, is drawn back into the shadowy world of espionage when his past catches up to him. He must protect a young woman who holds a crucial piece of information that could expose a powerful conspiracy, forcing him to confront his former colleagues and enemies. The film follows his desperate struggle to stay alive and expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Power Play (1994) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature. While some acknowledged the performances of its seasoned cast, particularly Donald Sutherland, the film was generally seen as a lackluster entry in the action-thriller genre, failing to distinguish itself from similar, more successful productions.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic plot that borrows heavily from other spy thrillers.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some seasoned actors unable to elevate the material.
  • Lacks originality and fails to deliver memorable action sequences or compelling character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Power Play' are scarce, with limited public data available. Those that exist suggest a general disappointment with the film's uninspired storytelling and lack of significant impact.

Fun Fact

Despite its cast of recognizable actors, 'Power Play' did not achieve significant critical or commercial success, often being overlooked in discussions of 1990s action films.

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