Jaguar
A shaman from the South American rain forest visits France for a public relations campaign. In a hotel's elevator in Paris he meets a French good-for-nothing named Perrin he's fascinated with. He follows Perrin to his flat and although Perrin is not very enthusiastic about so much interest in his person, he lets the shaman spend the night in his flat. After an official meeting on the next day being part of the PR campaign the shaman suffers from a heart attack. Hardly being able to speak and laying in a hospital bed he demands to see Perrin. The latter is not very interested in meeting the shaman again. However it looks like it is to late for animosities as the shaman and Perrin seem to be tied mentally somehow since they've met in the elevator.
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Plot Summary
A skilled thief, known as Jaguar, is released from prison after serving time for a daring heist. He attempts to go straight, but his past quickly catches up with him when his former partners in crime resurface, forcing him back into the criminal underworld. Jaguar must navigate a dangerous game of betrayal and double-crosses to protect himself and those he cares about.
Critical Reception
Jaguar (1996) is a fast-paced Italian crime thriller that garnered a moderate reception. While praised for its action sequences and energetic pacing, it was often criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Nevertheless, it found an audience among fans of the genre seeking straightforward thrills.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exciting chase scenes and overall action.
- Criticized for a plot that treads familiar territory.
- Character development was noted as being somewhat shallow.
Google audience: Audience reception for Jaguar (1996) is not widely available through Google reviews. However, viewers who have engaged with the film often highlight its energetic action sequences and straightforward crime narrative as its primary draws.
Fun Fact
Despite being an Italian production, the film features dialogue in both Italian and English, reflecting a common practice in international crime films of the era to broaden appeal.
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