Flashpoint

R

1984

1 hr. 34 min.

Action

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57%

14 Reviews

Tomatometer

44%

1,000+ Ratings

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Texas border patrolmen (Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams) find a jeep, a skeleton and $800,000 in cash dating from 1963.

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matthias s

"Flashpoint," takes you on a ride through the Texas borderlands, with two charismatic leads, Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams, who share an undeniable on-screen chemistry. Their banter and camaraderie provide some genuinely good laughs throughout the film. The film boasts some terrific dialogue, and the presence of Kurtwood Smith adds an extra layer of intrigue. His portrayal is as compelling as ever. However, "Flashpoint" does stumble on its rather thin and predictable plot. While the friendship between the main characters is the film's highlight, the storyline lacks depth and complexity. Nonetheless, if you're in the mood for a bit of '80s action with entertaining moments and great one-liners, "Flashpoint" won't disappoint. It's a decent watch that, despite its flaws, manages to keep you entertained.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Clarence C

This movie answers the question "What if Super Troopers wasn't a comedy but rather a gritty 1980s South Texas border neo-noir slash homoerotic buddy-cop dramedy, and it starred Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams, and it had a soundtrack by Tangerine Dream?" The on-location cinematography in the American Southwest desert was really good too.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/23

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Paul D

This is a good movie! It's one of the best JFK assasination films ever made.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Jelisije J

A movie that starts off a bit average, but then takes a nice twist and turn that left me with a surprisingly memorable time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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bill o

An absolute diamond of a movie , with great performances from all cast , a real find.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The premise that two border patrol agents discover the remains of a possible second gunmen in the JFK assassination in South Texas is intriguing enough for a movie in itself, and by a creative team, possibly even stretched out to a limited run TV series. Why, then, add in a subplot about the border patrol being replaced by computers? Or dedicate so much narrative time to the cartel's drop schedule? Or let the camera linger for so, so, so long on Kris Kristofferson's (admittedly impressive) naked sixpack? Maybe a JFK movie should leave you asking questions, but just not these questions.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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William Tannen

Director

Kris Kristofferson

Bobby Logan

Treat Williams

Ernie Wyatt

Rip Torn

Sheriff Wells

Kevin Conway

Brook

Miguel Ferrer

Roget

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Laurie Horn

Miami Herald

Suffice it to note that the movie leaves you feeling vaguely unsatisfied, as though the teller had switched the story of his fireside yarn before the Showdown at the OK Corral.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 15, 2021

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

Flashpoint is the first feature film by William Tannen, veteran TV commercial director, and his inexperience working with actors and plot shows.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 15, 2021

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

"Flashpoint" is such a good thriller for so much of its length that it's kind of a betrayal when the ending falls apart.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 15, 2021

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Howard Waldstein

CBR

Flashpoint is still an entertaining, competent thriller that warrants rediscovery for committed performances from all the key players.

Jul 18, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…deserves to gain a little more recognition for packaging politics and thrills together effectively…

Rated: 3/5

Aug 13, 2022

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Tom Hutchinson

Radio Times

Despite its title and the combustible chemistry of its two leads (Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams as US border patrolmen), this is rather a damp squib with a final revelation route-mapped all too obviously.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 15, 2021

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Synopsis

Texas border patrolmen (Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams) find a jeep, a skeleton and $800,000 in cash dating from 1963.

Director: William Tannen
Screenwriter: Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler
Production Co: Home Box Office (HBO)
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016