Going Undercover
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
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Plot Summary
A small-time con artist, desperate for cash, agrees to go undercover for the FBI to infiltrate a mob operation. He finds himself in over his head, navigating dangerous criminals and his own questionable ethics. The situation escalates as he tries to maintain his cover while setting up the mobsters.
Critical Reception
Going Undercover received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor to be weak. While some acknowledged the effort of its cast, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.
- The comedic elements fail to land, making for a lackluster viewing experience.
- The performances, while present, are not enough to salvage the unengaging plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general lack of enthusiasm, with many finding the film to be unoriginal and poorly executed.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended to be a more serious crime drama before undergoing significant script changes to become a comedy.
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