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Riptide!
Almost everyone has, at one time or another, wondered what really goes on up in the lifeguard stations where those big hunks of beef who watch over our lives and our safety with such diligence go to escape the sun's hot rays and the sunbathers' even hotter gazes. And probably everyone has some kind of fantasy about it. Riptide! takes on what's happening in those secret places where surf, sun and sand collide with rising libidos, straining muscles and conflicting emotions. “Baywatch” will just have to move over. The tits and ass here are of a hot and throbbing kind.
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Plot Summary
A former CIA agent living in seclusion is drawn back into a world of espionage and danger when his past catches up with him. He must confront former colleagues and international criminals to protect a valuable secret and prevent a global catastrophe. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a resourceful young woman who becomes entangled in his perilous mission.
Critical Reception
Riptide! (1996) received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a low-budget and poorly executed thriller.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak script and poor pacing.
Action sequences are unconvincing and lack excitement.
Performances are generally flat and unengaging.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Riptide! are scarce, but available feedback suggests it is considered a forgettable and poorly made action film.
Fun Fact
The film famously features G. Gordon Liddy, a central figure in the Watergate scandal, in a leading role, which was a surprising casting choice at the time.
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