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The Experts
Travis and Wendell are two down-on-their-luck New Yorkers who think they're relocating to a small town in Nebraska to open a nightclub. What they don't know is they've actually been abducted by a KGB operative and flown to the Soviet Union, where they'll unwittingly serve as "experts" on all things cool in America. The town, created expressly for KGB spies-in-training, is meant to serve as a training ground for Soviet agents. What can these two hapless Americans possibly teach the Soviet spies, and will they ever learn they are not actually in Nebraska?
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Plot Summary
A group of brilliant Soviet spies are sent to small-town Nebraska disguised as ballet dancers to learn about American culture. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when one of the spies falls for a local girl, leading to a culture clash and comedic situations.
Critical Reception
The Experts was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited for its weak script, predictable plot, and a general lack of humor. It is widely considered one of John Travolta's least successful films.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and a failure to capitalize on its comedic premise.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston's performances are unable to save the movie from its weak script.
Lacks genuine laughs and offers a predictable, uninspired narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is largely unavailable, but general critical and box office performance suggests it was not well-received.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more serious espionage thriller before being rewritten as a comedy.
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