Model Citizens
Model Citizens

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Model Citizens

2004
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Model Citizens is a reality television show which aired on PAX TV in 2004. Models travelled to different parts of the United States and worked on community projects such as building a basketball court or an aviary. The show was hosted by Larissa Meek of Average Joe: Hawaii, a model and former Miss Missouri USA and Miss USA contestant.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jonathan MostowGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former police detective, haunted by a past mistake, takes on a new case involving a serial killer targeting corrupt businessmen. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's elite. He must race against time to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice, all while battling his own demons.

Critical Reception

Model Citizens received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found the plot convoluted and predictable, despite some praise for the action sequences and lead performances. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm response, with many feeling the film failed to live up to its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise is intriguing, but the execution is often sluggish and uninspired.

  • Bruce Willis delivers a serviceable performance, but it's not enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The thriller elements are present but lack the tension and originality needed to make a lasting impact.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a passable action thriller, with some appreciating the performances but many criticizing the predictable plot and uninspired direction. It's seen as a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a standalone project and was later retooled to incorporate Bruce Willis and his character from the film 'The Whole Nine Yards' to create a sense of a franchise, though this connection is often downplayed.

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