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Crackers
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, now a petty criminal, gets entangled in a dangerous robbery plot. When his former partner is framed for the crime, he must race against time to clear his name and expose the real culprits. The heist involves a large sum of money and powerful enemies, forcing him to confront his past and make difficult choices.
Critical Reception
Crackers received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged Burt Reynolds's presence, the film was largely dismissed as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked originality and compelling performances.
Action sequences were uninspired and poorly executed.
A predictable crime thriller with a weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Crackers are scarce, but the general sentiment suggests a film that failed to engage viewers with its generic plot and action.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Burt Reynolds's later appearances in a crime-thriller role, attempting to recapture some of the gritty appeal from his earlier career.
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