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Ultimatum
Dina Bonnevie played a Filipina working with a US-based chemical company which sent a team to the Philippines to check a branch here. Eddie Garcia played the Chief of Police assigned to protect the chemical company's visiting group which fell victim to a terrorist gang headed by Vernon Wells. Eddie was only too obsessed to save the chemical company group because Dina happened to be his girlfriend, who, against Eddie's wishes, had gone to the U.S.A. for greener pastures.
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Plot Summary
A former mercenary, living a quiet life, is forced back into action when his wife is kidnapped by a ruthless drug cartel. He must use his specialized skills to navigate the dangerous underworld and rescue her before it's too late. The mission takes him through a series of high-stakes confrontations and betrayals.
Critical Reception
Ultimatum was a direct-to-video release that garnered little attention from mainstream critics. It is generally considered a low-budget action film that delivers on standard genre conventions, but lacks originality or significant depth. Audience reception is mixed, often seen as a passable entry for fans of 90s action movies.
What Reviewers Say
Features predictable action sequences typical of direct-to-video thrillers.
Michael Dudikoff's performance is serviceable for the genre, but the script offers little room for nuance.
The plot is straightforward and lacks any significant surprises or innovative elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest it's a forgettable action flick that might appeal to niche fans of the era. Some viewers found the action mildly entertaining, while others pointed to a weak plot and uninspired direction.
Fun Fact
Richard C. Sarafian, the director, is also known for directing the cult classic film 'Vanishing Point' (1971).
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