Wrongfully Accused
Wrongfully Accused

Wrongfully Accused

1998Movie87 minEnglish

Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while being transferred to his execution site. Now, all the world is after him as he stumbles from one unfortunate incident to the next in order to prove himself innocent - by finding a mysterious one-eyed, one-armed, one-legged man...

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic27/100
Google Users60%
Director: Pat ProftGenres: Comedy, Action, Parody

Plot Summary

A bumbling, innocent man is framed for the murder of a famous violinist and must go on the run to prove his innocence. Pursued by both the police and a shadowy organization, he finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations. With the help of a seductive singer, he attempts to uncover the real culprits and clear his name.

Critical Reception

Wrongfully Accused was largely panned by critics, who found its humor to be derivative of earlier spoof films and often relied on dated gags. While some appreciated Leslie Nielsen's committed performance, the film was generally considered a weak entry in the parody genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the comedy to be hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on tiresome slapstick and predictable sight gags.
  • Leslie Nielsen's comedic timing can't entirely salvage the weak script.
  • A pale imitation of superior parody films.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a mixed bag, with some enjoying Leslie Nielsen's signature comedic style and the occasional laugh-out-loud moment. However, many felt the humor was too forced and the plot convoluted, leading to a generally disappointing viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is a parody of the 1993 thriller "The Fugitive" and spoofs many other popular films from the 1990s.

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JPV852

JPV852

I've seen this one before, likely either in theaters or on DVD in the late 90s. This is just another poorly made spoof movies to come out of the era and even with Leslie Nielsen in the lead and one of the men behind The Naked Gun series and...