Bait (2000)

R   |    |  Action, Comedy, Crime

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An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding.

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  • Jamie Foxx stars in "Bait"
  • Jamie Foxx stars as Alvin Sanders
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  • Jamie Foxx stars as Alvin Sanders
  • Jamie Foxx stars as Alvin Sanders
  • Jamie Foxx stars as Alvin Sanders

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24 September 2000 | nashvillephotosoul
enjoyable
"Bait" is the type of film that makes you say "Wow!!!! I enjoyed this film."

There are several things I enjoyed about "Bait." The first thing was the villainous character played by Doug Hutchison. His character is the second villain since Will Patton's Gen. Bethlahem in "The Postman" that was not only excellently played but done so with such brilliance.

The second thing I enjoyed was the fact that the script seemed to be so unique in what was being played out on screen. When I go to movies I look for originality and that is what I found with "Bait." Furthermore, it was not just action nor was it a comedy but it was I was so glad to see David Morse back on the screen after his captivating performance in "The Green Mile."

Finally, I enjoyed how "Bait" never let up from the beginning to the end. Also, each cast member brings something special to "Bait," which makes it much more dramatic and funny film.

"Bait" is a film that will appeal to everyone young and old and for those who like dramatic scenes as well as comedic scenes. I give this film two thumbs up.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Kris Kristofferson was originally set to play Edgar Clenteen.

Quotes

Supervisor: Gentlemen, we owe a quarterly. Vault 23, encryption download.
Guard: Loaded.
Supervisor: Level five. Sonic, please.
Guard: Stable.
Supervisor: Motion?
Guard: Stable.
Supervisor: Status check, please.
Guard: All secure.
Supervisor: Excellent. Carry on, gentlemen.

Goofs

Alvin sets up an elaborate chase to trick is Federal agent tormentors into revealing themselves. In front of a row of pay phones, Alvin, the small time crook, checks the time on a Rolex Yacht Master Stainless Steel & Platinum watch. Anytime he needed $10,000 all Alvin had to do was sell his watch.

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Plot Summary

Genres

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

15 September 2000

Language

English

Country of Origin

Canada, USA

Filming Locations

Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$51,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,485,591 17 September 2000

Gross USA:

$15,325,127

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,471,969

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