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U.S. Sgt. Dunn (Keenen Ivory Wayans) is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, but he gets a second chance when Lt. Col. Grant Casey (Jon Voight) handpicks him for a dangerous secret mission. Unfortunately, Dunn soon finds out that his assignment is a setup, and he is framed for the murder of the president's wife. Dunn goes on the run from the law with Dr. Constantini (Jill Hennessy), who knows the true identity of the assassin. But Casey will do anything to silence the pair.
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Jack Mathews Los Angeles Times 02/14/2001
Keenen Ivory Wayans ... is said to have done some of the research for his story on the Internet, which is just one more reason to fear the influence of this technological monster. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 02/14/2001
Blandly generic and transparently derivative, pic appears to have been cobbled together from bits and pieces of earlier, better thrillers. Go to Full Review Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle 01/01/2000
2/4
Most Wanted ... is idiotic entertainment done with skill. Go to Full Review Deborah Hornblow Hartford Courant 01/02/2018
Throughout the film, we know so little about Wayans' Marine Sgt. James Dunn that we might as well be watching a G.I. Joe doll execute maneuvers. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 01/05/2009
1.5/4
Wayans looks the action hero: buff, cool, and stoic, but in straying from his normal comedic persona he also strips himself of any charm and personality. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/14/2005
2/5
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Steve D @RT35616104 09/20/2023 KIW is the only thing that really works here. See more John K @RT76531593 02/28/2021 Worst black movie ever. The Most Lame award. Derivative, hard to see how it got produced. But they play it all the time on free TV, and I mean all the time. Least wanted. See more 10/29/2020 Gets right into it and the action carries through the whole movie. A sharpshooter is jailed for killing his commander and he's broken out of prison by a military agency that wants the first lady dead and need a fall guy. See more 03/12/2019 Keenan Wayans is a surprisingly likable action hero, and the film's subtle dark humor makes the unoriginal plot enjoyable, if unremarkable. See more 12/06/2017 In JESUS CHRIST mighty name I love you Keenen Ivory Wayans and I give you honor! This movie is the original, Shooter is a copycat! They need to give you honor! I love you all and I pray that you all read the book FACE to FACE APPEARANCES from JESUS and afterwards you will receive a FACE to FACE APPEARANCES from JESUS!!! See more 11/14/2016 Decent movie with a interesting plot. See more Read all reviews
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David Hogan

Director

Keenen Ivory Wayans

Sergeant James Dunn

Jon Voight

General Adam Woodward

Jill Hennessy

Dr. Victoria Constantini

Paul Sorvino

CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill

Eric Roberts

Assistant Deputy Director Spencer

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Synopsis U.S. Sgt. Dunn (Keenen Ivory Wayans) is sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit, but he gets a second chance when Lt. Col. Grant Casey (Jon Voight) handpicks him for a dangerous secret mission. Unfortunately, Dunn soon finds out that his assignment is a setup, and he is framed for the murder of the president's wife. Dunn goes on the run from the law with Dr. Constantini (Jill Hennessy), who knows the true identity of the assassin. But Casey will do anything to silence the pair.
Director
David Hogan
Producer
Eric L. Gold
Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Ivory Way Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.3M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1), 35mm