Fair Game Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Cindy Crawford is a lawyer who needs protecting because she’s trying to repossess a boat full of Russians who are stealing money from undersea cables, and Billy Baldwin is there to…look like a Baldwin.

🍿 Fair Game: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Introduction to Kate McQuean and Max Kirkpatrick

Kate McQuean (Cindy Crawford) is a Miami lawyer who finds herself in danger after attempting to seize a freighter in a divorce case. Max Kirkpatrick (William Baldwin), a Miami detective, is assigned to protect her after she becomes a target. Max is also dealing with a recent breakup from his ex-girlfriend Rita (Salma Hayek).

Escalating Threats and Close Calls

Kate’s life is threatened when her apartment is blown up. Max becomes her protector as they evade a team of rogue KGB agents led by Ilya Pavel Kazak (Steven Berkoff). The agents utilize high-tech surveillance to track Kate and Max, leading to several close calls and intense action sequences as they try to stay one step ahead.

Discovering the Truth and a Deadly Conspiracy

As they flee, Kate and Max uncover the reason behind the attacks. The freighter Kate was attempting to seize is being used by Kazak for illegal activities. With the help of Max’s cousin Jodi, a forensics specialist, they discover the agents’ KGB connections. They realize that Kazak is using the boat to physically cut into undersea internet cables for illicit purposes.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Det. Max Kirkpatrick (William Baldwin): A Miami cop assigned to protect Kate McQuean from a team of rogue KGB agents.
• Kate McQuean (Cindy Crawford): A civil law attorney who becomes the target of a renegade KGB team after attempting to seize a freighter in a divorce case.
• Col. Ilya Pavel Kazak (Steven Berkoff): The ruthless leader of a renegade KGB team who seeks to eliminate Kate McQuean.
• Jodi Kirkpatrick (Johann Carlo): Max’s cousin and a forensics specialist who aids him by providing information about the KGB.
• Rosa (Jenette Goldstein): A deadly member of Kazak’s KGB team.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Ilya Kazak: “Dosvedanya to you, *asshole*!” – Said on Max’s cousin Jodi’s answering machine after killing her, taunting Max.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $50,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $11,534,477
• Worldwide Gross: $11,534,477

💥 Fair Game Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so it is a dumb action movie. I watched it and enjoyed every minute of the absurdity. The plot holes are hilarious. Cindy Crawford may not be Meryl Streep, but it adds to its B-movie charm. I remember renting it back then and was just happy I got to see her with Billy Baldwin and I still enjoy this movie from time to time. I definitely enjoyed the last scene and the movie kept me entertained.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of 90s action movies”
  • “Viewers interested in thrillers with a damsel in distress”
  • “Those curious about Cindy Crawford’s acting debut”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Intense violence and action sequences”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Strong language”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “Crawford and Baldwin lack chemistry in this action-packed film. The plot is thin, relying on explosions and shootouts. While it offers some entertainment, the absurd action sequences overshadow any serious attempt at storytelling. If you are an action lover, you may find this movie enjoyable.
• AV Club: “A laughable mess of a movie, Fair Game is a poorly contrived disaster that borders on parody of bad action flicks. Cindy Crawford makes an underwhelming debut.

Audience Reactions

The movie is unintentionally hilarious due to its absurd plot and over-the-top action.: Some viewers find enjoyment in the film’s campy and over-the-top nature, appreciating it as a guilty pleasure.

Overall Consensus: A poorly received action film with a thin plot and questionable acting, although some viewers find it entertaining due to its absurdity.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Fair Game is based on Paula Gosling’s novel ‘A Running Duck’. Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Cobra’ was also based on the same novel, but the two films have very little in common.”
• “This was Cindy Crawford’s first and only starring role in a major motion picture. Her performance was widely criticized, and she has not had another leading role since.”
• “The film was a box office bomb, grossing only $11.5 million against a budget of $50 million.”

🖥️ How to Watch Fair Game?

Fair Game (1995) is available for purchase or rental on various platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check your local listings for streaming options.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Fair Game, you might like these similar films:

• Cobra (1986): Also based on Paula Gosling’s novel, features a similar ‘protagonist protects witness’ storyline, and has the same kind of 80’s action vibe.
• The Specialist (1994): Another stylish 90’s action film with a beautiful woman in danger and a tough guy protecting her, filled with explosions and steamy scenes.

🛒 Fair Game Related Products

• Fair Game (Blu-ray): A Blu-ray edition of Fair Game for collectors who enjoy this camp classic. Offers improved picture and sound quality for a better viewing experience.
• The Fair Game by Paula Gosling (Paperback): Paula Gosling’s novel that inspired ‘Fair Game.’ Discover a different story with its own unique characters and plot.

🎧 Soundtrack

Fair Game features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Main Theme from Fair Game” – performed by Mark Mancina
• “End Title” – performed by Mark Mancina

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

One of the best speeches ever produced in a movie!

Want to see what powerful acting looks like? This Sean Penn speech from ‘Fair Game’ is seriously impressive. You might actually get goosebumps!

Cindy Crawford – Fair Game (5/6)

Curious about Cindy Crawford’s role in ‘Fair Game’? Check out this clip – it gives you a taste of the action. Was she convincing as an actress, or not?

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