Movie spotlight
Touch and Go
A Chicago hockey star is accosted by a youth gang who attempt to rob him; after he chases them off he catches the youngest member and gives him a ride home, where he meets the boy's mother.
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Plot Summary
A former Marine sniper, now a detective in the LAPD, is drawn back into his old life when his fiancée is kidnapped by the same organization he once worked for. He must use his deadly skills to rescue her and dismantle the corrupt network.
Critical Reception
Touch and Go received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its action sequences and the performances of its leads, while others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audiences generally responded to the straightforward action thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action sequences and Michael Ontkean's performance.
Criticized for a formulaic and somewhat predictable storyline.
Found to be a serviceable but unremarkable action thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, California, with several scenes filmed in the downtown area and the San Fernando Valley.
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