Man on Fire

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Man on Fire

R

1987

1h 33m

Action

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Ex-CIA agent John Creasy (Scott Glenn) is looking for work, but he's burnt out on combat following his stint in the Vietnam War. Reluctantly, he takes a job as private bodyguard for a wealthy family in Italy, guarding their 12-year-old daughter Sam (Jade Malle) against the threat of a Mafia kidnapping. Initially, John is bored and annoyed with watching the child, but soon he begins to genuinely care for Sam, and the job gets much more exciting when the parents' fears prove to be well-founded.

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Juan Carlos Coto

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Most of Man on Fire has the depth of one TV advertisement after another.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 19, 2021

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Richard Freedman

Newhouse News Service

As lush and lavish as the scenery surrounding Italy's Lake Como, where much of the film takes place, Man on Fire is nonetheless a lethargic bore.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 17, 2019

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Dave C

This has no real substance, and romanticises the relationship between Creasy and Samantha, which is odd. The characters are very 2D, and SG doesn't seem to be the best choice as Lead. Samantha's parents don't show any kind of emotional attachment towards her, and Creasy's going on a revenge spree doesn't feel emotionally driven, but simply reactive. All-in-all, this is at odds with itself, is disjointed, and fails to engage or entertain

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Steve D

Glenn is a perfect pick and the story is powerful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/03/23

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Jelisije J

A movie that has a slow first act, a strong middle act, and a disappointing flat third act. A mix bag of a film to me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Kay R

In this version the girl and her bodyguard live. I've always been a fan of Scott Glen. It's easy to get a little lost with this storyline. Who is the real villain .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Think 2008's 'Taken' except its made in the 80's by Italian filmmakers. Scott Glenn is really great in the role.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Neil C

No one seems to ever mention this movie, despite a high profile Denzel remake. This is a highly underrated action drama that went against the times, with a highly flawed, ultimately doomed protagonist instead of a muscle bound, two-dimensional cartoon. It deserves to be remembered better.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/18

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Élie Chouraqui

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Creasy

Jade Malle

Samantha

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Synopsis

Ex-CIA agent John Creasy (Scott Glenn) is looking for work, but he's burnt out on combat following his stint in the Vietnam War. Reluctantly, he takes a job as private bodyguard for a wealthy family in Italy, guarding their 12-year-old daughter Sam (Jade Malle) against the threat of a Mafia kidnapping. Initially, John is bored and annoyed with watching the child, but soon he begins to genuinely care for Sam, and the job gets much more exciting when the parents' fears prove to be well-founded.

Director: Élie Chouraqui
Screenwriter: Sergio Donati
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 18, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $435.3K
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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