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Fled
1996 98 min United States of America R 16+
★5.3
Action
Director: Kevin Hooks
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Description
During a routine prison work detail, convict Piper is chained to Dodge, a cyberhacker, when gunfire breaks out. Apparently, the attack is related to stolen money that the Mafia is after, and some computer files that somebody wants desperately to bury. The pair, who don't exactly enjoy each other's company, escape and must work together if they are to reach Atlanta alive. Luckily, they meet a woman who may be willing to help them.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$17.19M
Worldwide:
$17.19M
Starring
Laurence Fishburne
Actor
Stephen Baldwin
Actor
Will Patton
Actor
Key opinion
Fled is widely regarded as a generic 1990s B-action movie that prioritizes formulaic set pieces over narrative substance. While the chemistry between leads Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin provides some entertainment, the film suffers from a disjointed plot and lackluster antagonists.
| Acting | The dynamic between Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin serves as the film's primary strength, offering an engaging contrast between brute force and hacker intellect. | |
| The screenplay relies on tired, predictable tropes involving corrupt officials, mafia threats, and a standard good-versus-evil framework. | ||
| Screenplay | The narrative lacks internal logic and coherence, with reviewers noting that the actions of both criminals and authorities frequently defy rational explanation. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a mediocre, disposable B-movie that only succeeds as a last-resort viewing option when other entertainment is unavailable. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the entertainment value are divided: some find the lively action and banter passable as a standalone B-movie, while others describe the experience as boring and forgettable. |