Code Name: The Cleaner (2007)

Film Overview
"Code Name: The Cleaner" is a comedy-action movie directed by Les Mayfield and released in 2007. The motion picture's lead characters include Cedric the Entertainer, Lucy Liu, and Nicollette Sheridan. The movie centres around Jake Rogers, played by Cedric the Entertainer, who has amnesia and wakes up next to a dead FBI representative and a briefcase full of money.

The Storyline
Jake wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of who he is or how he got there. There is a dead body next to him and a suitcase full of cash. Fearing he has committed a criminal offense, he gets away the scene however is later confronted by a myriad of characters who claim he is an undercover representative, a janitor, and a rich tycoon, causing an identity crisis.

His expected sweetheart Diane, played by Nicollette Sheridan, tries to persuade him he's a rich business person. However, as Jake pieces things together, he discovers he works for a janitorial service called 'Clean Sweep,' hence his code word 'The Cleaner.' His associate, Gina, played by Lucy Liu, assists Jake decipher the truth about his identity and function.

The Plot Twists
Tossed into a web of intrigue, Jake is pursued by numerous assaulters, consisting of secret agencies and worldwide arms dealers. They all believe he possesses a chip including private national security information, which he supposedly hid before he lost his memory. Amidst the chaos and confusion, Jake must work quickly to clear his name while browsing the dangers tossed at him.

Unveiling the Truth
Jake finds that he had been part of a concealed operation to penetrate a corrupt corporation associated with illegal arms dealing-- a reality that opposes Diane's claims that they are engaged. Diane is eventually exposed to be part of the criminal company, utilizing synthetic romance to manipulate Jake into accessing the chip.

The Conclusion
In the end, Jake, with Gina's help, takes down the corrupt corporation, recovers the chip, and exposes Diane's deceptiveness. Despite the fact that he's revealed to be a janitor, he shows to be a hero, demonstrating intelligence, bravery, and skill to protect a triumph for the good guys.

Reception of the Film
"Code Name: The Cleaner" got blended evaluations from critics, with some praising the comedic elements and action sequences. However, some critics felt that the script and story were weak and failed to fully make use of the potential of the cast. Regardless of the blended reviews, the movie keeps a special blend of comedy, action, and secret that keeps audiences entertained and intrigued from starting to end.

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