Slow Burn
Slow Burn

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Slow Burn

1989
Movie
95 min
English

A veteran cop is after a Mafia hitman, who killed his partner. Unbeknownst to him, a rookie cop has gone undercover to also catch the hitman, who murdered his parents. In order to get close to the hitman, the rookie has cozied up to the hitman's boss, who is in the middle of a gang war with a rival Chinese mob.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: N/AGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man with a troubled past is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and manipulation when he becomes entangled with a mysterious and powerful older woman. As he navigates a treacherous path filled with deceit and betrayal, he must confront his own demons and make choices that will determine his fate.

Critical Reception

Slow Burn received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While Eric Roberts' performance was noted, the film struggled to find a wide audience or critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's pacing was often criticized as being too slow and deliberate, failing to build adequate suspense.

  • The plot was considered confusing and lacking clear motivation for the characters' actions.

  • Performances were generally seen as uneven, with some standouts but overall failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception on Google is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1989, the film's plot and style often draw comparisons to neo-noir thrillers from earlier decades, though it failed to achieve the same lasting impact.

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