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The Contract
There's no business like ho' business... mega-star Julia Ann stars as a blonde bombshell who decides she wants to be a porn star. After making the rounds she signs an exclusive deal with a high profile porn giant whose reputation for casting couch games is legendary... sound familiar? From the hot lights to outrageous sex to serious cash she becomes the hottest thing between the sheets in the sleek, sizzling world of X-rated entertainment.
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Plot Summary
A retired CIA assassin, Ray Keene, is lured back into the field for one last job. He is tasked with assassinating a dangerous crime boss but finds himself targeted by his own former agency. Keene must fight for his life while uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy that threatens his reputation and his survival.
Critical Reception
The Contract received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired. While the performances of John Cusack and Morgan Freeman were occasionally noted, they were not enough to elevate the film above its perceived weaknesses. Audiences also showed little interest, resulting in a low box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a predictable and derivative plot.
Action sequences are often poorly choreographed and lack excitement.
Performances by the lead actors are unable to salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's storyline, with many finding it unoriginal and cliché. Some viewers found the pacing to be slow, while others felt the action, though present, was not engaging enough. The acting was sometimes praised, but generally not enough to recommend the film.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 2006, the film was reportedly filmed in 2002, and some sources list the earlier year for its production.
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