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Throwing Down
Pete (Jeffrey Donovan) and A.J. (Kevin Pinassi) are a pair of low-level criminals who make their money selling fake cocaine to unsuspecting customers, but when they stumble upon one of their peers trying to send real drugs through the mail, they swap boxes with him in hopes of increasing their cash flow in a big way. After they go to pick up the stolen box at its destination, however, they run into merciless femme fatale Lynn (Colleen Werthmann), who also has eyes for the incoming drugs.
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Plot Summary
A former DEA agent, seeking redemption, is drawn back into the dangerous underworld when his sister becomes entangled with a ruthless crime syndicate. He must confront his past and battle powerful enemies to save her and dismantle the organization.
Critical Reception
Throwing Down received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot and generic action sequences, though some acknowledged the efforts of its lead actors. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the action genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers little originality.
Action sequences are functional but lack innovation or excitement.
Performances are generally competent, but cannot elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Throwing Down' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific audience sentiments.
Fun Fact
Michael Dudikoff, known for his roles in American Ninja films, stars as the protagonist, continuing his career in action cinema.
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