Code Name: The Cleaner
Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.
Critics Sentiment
Jake and Gina overpower FBI agents using janitorial tools
Riley calls Jake to meet at the airport
The film drops to its lowest point during the convoluted airport setup, then rebounds significantly when the action sequences and Lucy Liu's martial arts work energize the proceedings.
Code Name: The Cleaner starts with an intriguing premise but quickly devolves into predictable spy comedy territory that reviewers found tedious and unfunny. The film hits its stride during action sequences featuring Lucy Liu's martial arts work and finds modest success in its creative final confrontation using janitorial tools. Despite Cedric the Entertainer's efforts, most reviewers felt the material was beneath his talents and the execution was mediocre throughout.
Full cast
Cedric the Entertainer
Jake Rodgers
Nicollette Sheridan
Diane
Niecy Nash
Jacuzzi
Mark Dacascos
Eric Hauck
Lucy Liu
Gina
Callum Keith Rennie
Shaw
DeRay Davis
Ronnie
Will Patton
Riley
Kevin McNulty
Doctor Soames
Bart Anderson
Charlie
Tom Butler
Crane
Robert Clarke
The Butler
Rick Tae
Mini Bar Attendant
Michael Boston
Dutch Dancer
Beau Starr
Old Timer
Gina Holden
Young Assistant
Kurt Max Runte
Dead FBI Agent
Phillip Mitchell
Digital Arts Security Guard
Crew
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