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Out of Bounds
Farm boy Daryl Cage's parents ship him off to the big city to live with his brother, hoping he will have a better life there. After a baggage mixup at the airport, Daryl finds himself in possession of a drug cache, which a ruthless drug dealer wants back. The dealer murders Daryl's brother and the small town boy ends up all alone in the big city, being pursued by both the drug dealer and the police, who suspect him of the murder.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious veterinarian, struggling to make ends meet, gets caught in a dangerous criminal enterprise when he stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong. He finds himself pursued by both the police and a ruthless criminal organization, forced to go on the run and fight for his survival.
Critical Reception
Out of Bounds was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, and the film failed to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and compelling characters.
The action sequences are routine and fail to generate excitement.
A forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.
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Fun Fact
Anthony LaPaglia, who plays the protagonist vet, had a relatively early role in his career in this film before gaining wider recognition in later years.
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