Fled (1996)

14% of critics liked it
(29 reviews)
26% of users liked it
(7,853 ratings)

Though serving a prison sentence for using his computer to embezzle from an international corporation, Dodge (Stephen Baldwin) still thinks of himself as an ordinary criminal. His fellow convict, Piper (Lawrence Fishburne), whose basic decency leads him to protect Dodge from an assault by another… More Though serving a prison sentence for using his computer to embezzle from an international corporation, Dodge (Stephen Baldwin) still thinks of himself as an ordinary criminal. His fellow convict, Piper (Lawrence Fishburne), whose basic decency leads him to protect Dodge from an assault by another prisoner, thinks the same. Neither Piper nor Dodge particularly like each other; matters are not improved when they are chained together. When a prison riot transforms into a break-out opportunity, they get to know one another better on the run, and neither is any too thrilled about it. The action soon grows fast and furious when they realize that they are not only on the run from the usual police authorities, but from several different kinds of police and a gang of mobsters, whom Dodge has unknowingly endangered. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Kevin Hooks
Genres: Action & Adventure, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 19, 1996 Wide
On DVD: Aug 24, 1999
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, Variety
Scripter Preston A. Whitmore II and helmer Kevin Hooks are obviously well-versed in film lore, for they have concocted a hodgepodge that recycles elements from several white-black team movies.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
The situations are so ludicrous and the screenplay so barren of wit that the best it can come up with in the way of jokey humor is to have the characters compare their adventures to scenes in other movies.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Baldwin, in particular, has an appealing bad-boy quality.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
On the whole, Baldwin seems pretty dim for a renowned cyber-anarchist. Also, he simply isn't in the same class of actor as Tony Curtis. Or Laurence Fishburne, who swaggers through this mess with his usual suave manliness.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
A successful summer diversion, the kind of film you start forgetting the moment it's over but is fun while you're watching it.
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
Fled? Flee.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The makers of this sluggish, by-the-numbers action pic couldn't even be bothered to exploit the obvious angles.
, Time Out
Lots of physical energy, but little else.
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com
One more stepping stone in the rise of Salma Hayek!
Dragan Antulov, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Most of non-action scenes are dead serious, and in those moments Fled becomes unbearably cliched and tedious.
Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye
A generic buddy-buddy actioner that's not as slick as it thinks it is...pointless and forgettable
Brandon Judell, Critics Inc./America Online
On the plus side, at least for this type of effort, there is a new type of Chinese torture, tampon bandages, numerous film trivia allusions, bullets through peepholes, lots of women as strippers (Oh, not again!!), and a fine soundtrack produced by wunderk
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Barrel-bottom buddy-flick refuse.
Pat Kramer, Boxoffice Magazine
Despite all efforts by its notable cast, the film suffers from an incohesive plot that tries to provide drama, action and comedy only to lose focus and fail to accomplish any of its aims.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
This movie is simply action. And dumb action at that.
Neil Jeffries, Empire Magazine
Big dumb fun, for sure, but not big and clever.

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Al S

A fast, furious and relentlessly exciting action-packed thriller that's a non-stop great time. It's wickedly funny and incredibly enjoyable from start to finish. A smart, funny, sexy and exhilarating roller-coaster ride that doesn't put the breaks on for anything.… More
A fast, furious and relentlessly exciting action-packed thriller that's a non-stop great time. It's wickedly funny and incredibly enjoyable from start to finish. A smart, funny, sexy and exhilarating roller-coaster ride that doesn't put the breaks on for anything. Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin are terrific, they have have such outrageous and enjoyable chemistry. They mix toughness and comedy perfectly together. A body-slamming, pistol-packing and tongue in cheek adventure. A wild ride of explosive action and outrageous humor.
Dean M

Typical, overly vicious odd couple action-comedy since <i>The Defiant Ones</i>.
danny d

this was a goofy and over the top chase flick but it was entertaining.
Naughtia N

Dodge and Piper are both prisoners who end up tied together in chains. They manage to flee from the prison and get to know each other. Dodge is a computer hacker who serves time in prison and Piper is a tough guy. Problems occur because of a floppy disc with delicate information and… More
Dodge and Piper are both prisoners who end up tied together in chains. They manage to flee from the prison and get to know each other. Dodge is a computer hacker who serves time in prison and Piper is a tough guy. Problems occur because of a floppy disc with delicate information and they run in to an attractive woman, a marshall, an honest cop and the Cuban mafia. I actually liked this movie very much and I don't know why I haven't seen it before.