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Bobby Z (2007)

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Reviews Counted:5

Fresh:2

Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Ex-marine criminal Tim Kearney has one chance at getting out of jail, by posing as a dead druglord named Bobby Z. If Tim can pull it off, he can get all the perks of Bobby's life. But with Bobby's... Ex-marine criminal Tim Kearney has one chance at getting out of jail, by posing as a dead druglord named Bobby Z. If Tim can pull it off, he can get all the perks of Bobby's life. But with Bobby's identity also comes a list of many enemies. [More]

Starring: Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Jason Lewis

Starring: Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Jason Lewis

Director: John Herzfeld

Director: John Herzfeld

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Sep 4, 2007

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  • One Man. Two Lives. Countless Enemies.
  • Marked for death by a biker gang, ex-Marine convict Tim Kearney (Paul Walker, Into the Blue) just got one last chance to walk out of jail alive. A scheming DEA agent (Laurence Fishburne, Mission: Impossible III) needs somebody to impersonate recently deceased druglord Bobby Z... and Tim happens to be a dead ringer. It's a risky proposition, but if Tim plays his part right, he may be able to claim Bobby Z's smoking hot ex-girlfriend (Olivia Wilde, Alpha Dog) and a cool fortune in illegal profits. Unfortunately, taking on Bobby Z's name also means taking on his bloodthirsty enemies. Caught in the crossfire, Tim runs for his life as he tries to find a way out of his deadly masquerade. Also starring UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck Liddell.
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    Filled with head scratchingly dumb twists and cornball dialogue, this is not exactly a brilliant film. Yet it's got a slick look and at least a few passable action scenes.

    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
    08/31/07
    Brian Webster
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    Stupid and shameless, Bobby Z is an enjoyable romp that ticks along nicely.

    Full Review Source: Mansized | comment Comment
    05/25/08
    Chris Laverty
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    ...ultimately manages to overcome its myriad of deficiencies to become a surprisingly entertaining little actioner...

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    06/08/08
    David Nusair
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    Pic overall has the feel of something tossed off to pass time and pay bills between more prestigious gigs.

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    10/16/07
    Joe Leydon
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    There's a reason this went straight to DVD, folks

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    09/05/07
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