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I was pleasantly surprised by this suspense-action-thriller. The movie is about a young, upper-class couple who, during a visit to the in-laws, become victims of cold-blooded art thieves who slaughter most of the family. Don't worry, you look forward to seeing the annoying, upper-crust family members get butchered. And just overlook the fact that these rich folk never bothered to shell out the money for a decent home-security system. As implausible as it may seem, young preppie-boy fights back to single-handedly deal with the bad guys. Surprise ending, too.

I would not blame you if you did not want to see this movie based on its cast and its plot. Most of the elements just seem likely to add up to a bad movie. I was forced to see it because my boyfriend has an obsession with Alyssa. Should I be embarrassed to be involved with a 25 year old man who works for Congress who owns Alyssa's workout videos entitled "Teen Steam"?? Probably.

At any rate, this movie, unlike Teen Steam, is surprisingly good. It seemed well thought out and equally well executed, with strong and believable performances by Alyssa, Ice T, and Justin Theroux. The film was successful in keeping up suspense, and you definitely wanted to watch until the end when you were most likely surprised by the unveiling of the true criminal.

This film seems to be replayed late nights on cable with some frequency, so be sure to check it out there.

Insipid plot, exquisitely bad acting, and a climax that drags on long after one loses interest. The only redeeming feature of this movie is that it showcases Alyssa Milano's lovely face. In short, the 2 hours required to view this movie could easily be invested in more gainful and rewarding pursuits.

If you haven't seen something resembling the twist in this movie in other movies, you haven't seen enough movies!! The conflict in the family was very exaggerated & doesn't really add to the believability of the story. The best part of the movie was Alyssa Milano & Ice T who both put in respectable performances. The question is, when will Alyssa Milano be given a chance at a good movie role, she's got the talent, but so far the movies she's been in have been sub par.

I recently rewatched Body Count (1997) on Tubi. The story follows the son of a wealthy and successful father who returns home for the holidays with his girlfriend. Most of the siblings have taken different paths, failing to meet their father's high expectations. But when two robbers break into the house and begin killing family members, it may be the son's chance to finally prove himself.

Directed by Kurt Voss (Sugar Town), the film stars Ice-T (New Jack City), Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. (Friday), Alyssa Milano (Commando), and Justin Theroux (Mulholland Drive).

I loved this movie as a kid when it aired on HBO. While the storyline is just okay, what really makes this movie memorable is the chemistry between Ice-T and Tiny Lister Jr. Their banter and ruthless performances are the highlight, blending humor with intimidation. They make for excellent villains, delivering both hilarious dialogue and chilling threats. Alyssa Milano and Justin Theroux also give solid performances, but it's the villains who steal the show, making the movie fun to watch, right up until the big conclusion.

In summary, Body Count isn't groundbreaking but is worth watching for Ice-T and Tiny Lister Jr.'s entertaining performances. I'd rate it 5/10 and recommend seeing it once, with the right expectations.