Hidden Agenda
Former government Jason Price makes people disappear for a living. But when a top lieutenant for a crime syndicate asks Price to help him drop out of sight, things take a grisly, unexpected turn. A mysterious hit man known as The Cleaner has infiltrated Price's tightly-controlled system, leaving a bloody trail behind. With the help of an enigmatic seductress posing as the mobster's chief assistant, Price methodically works through his network of associates to find out what went wrong, and is plunged headlong into a spiraling gauntlet of half-truths and full-blown lies where nobody is who they appear to be, and everyone has a deadly, hidden agenda
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Plot Summary
A retired intelligence agent, living under a new identity, finds his past catching up to him when he becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy. He must confront dangerous figures from his former life to protect his present and uncover the truth behind a looming threat.
Critical Reception
Hidden Agenda received a generally lukewarm reception, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at a political thriller, the execution was frequently seen as lacking originality and suspense.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a formulaic storyline that fails to generate significant tension.
- Performances are largely unremarkable, failing to elevate the material.
- Despite its thriller aspirations, the plot lacks the necessary twists and turns to be truly engaging.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general sentiment of the film being a forgettable thriller that doesn't offer anything new to the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video in many markets, contributing to its limited critical and audience exposure.
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