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1997

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60
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A dual debut from first-time director Hogan and first-time screenwriter Wayans, who writes himself into a fierce predicament as a decorated Marine whose refusal to carry out a covert mission (assassinating the First Lady, that is) results in his being set up as a murderer. Consequently, he's forced onto the lam with a hostage .. Read more

Starring	Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jon Voight, Paul Sorvino, Eric Roberts
Director	David Hogan
Genres	Thriller

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Critics' reviews (4) of Most Wanted
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In the conspiracy thriller stakes, this is minor league stuff, but very entertaining nonetheless. In a more serious role than usual, writer/star Keenen Ivory Wayans plays a former army sniper recruited into a shadowy government organisation only to find himself framed for the murder of the First Lady. The political machinations don't bear close scrutiny, but director David Glenn Hogan stages some immaculate action set pieces and the cast is top quality, with Jon Voight in a dress rehearsal for his role in Enemy of the State.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Formulaic conspiracy-and-chase thriller; its only interest lies in another over-the-top performance from Voight as a crazed general.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Facing the hot seat after killing his commanding officer in a fight during the Gulf War, decorated marksman Sgt James... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Keenen Ivory Wayans Best Movie!

This is by far Keenen Ivory Wayans best movie. It's a political thriller which isn't too taxing on the brain and the hour and a half breezes by because it's so much fun! The Wayans humour is there because Keenen wrote the screenplay himself so you know the one liners are golden.

So if you want a decent 90's thriller which is alot of fun and not too long then go for this gem!
- - Jeff Freer from Exmouth, Devon
  - Posted 31 Jul 2005 13:50
Worth it for Jon Voight

This is one of those action films where the 'good guy' hero is the biggest donkey in it, no harm to the lad, but the bad guy is first class. This film is worth a watch for Jon Voight's 'dodgy' General, he's over the top brilliant and a sound supporting cast make it a decent action number.
- - David H from Gourock, Scotland
  - Posted 14 Aug 2006 23:58

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

Keenen Ivory Wayans Best Movie!

This is by far Keenen Ivory Wayans best movie. It's a political thriller which isn't too taxing on the brain and the hour and a half breezes by because it's so much fun! The Wayans humour is there because Keenen wrote the screenplay himself so you know the one liners are golden.

So if you want a decent 90's thriller which is alot of fun and not too long then go for this gem!
- - Jeff Freer from Exmouth, Devon
  - Posted 31 Jul 2005 13:50
Worth it for Jon Voight

This is one of those action films where the 'good guy' hero is the biggest donkey in it, no harm to the lad, but the bad guy is first class. This film is worth a watch for Jon Voight's 'dodgy' General, he's over the top brilliant and a sound supporting cast make it a decent action number.
- - David H from Gourock, Scotland
  - Posted 14 Aug 2006 23:58

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Critics' reviews (4)
In the conspiracy thriller stakes, this is minor league stuff, but very entertaining nonetheless. In a more serious role than usual, writer/star Keenen Ivory Wayans plays a former army sniper recruited into a shadowy government organisation only to find himself framed for the murder of the First Lady. The political machinations don't bear close scrutiny, but director David Glenn Hogan stages some immaculate action set pieces and the cast is top quality, with Jon Voight in a dress rehearsal for his role in Enemy of the State.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Formulaic conspiracy-and-chase thriller; its only interest lies in another over-the-top performance from Voight as a crazed general.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
Facing the hot seat after killing his commanding officer in a fight during the Gulf War, decorated marksman Sgt James... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...The plot information unfolds thick and fast..."
- Sight and Sound
- Posted 11 Mar 2005