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nick s A popcorn flick that ticks along at a good pace. The character's actions often don't make a lot of sense which I guess is par for the course in this type of movie. Some pretty patchy acting by the leads (Bryan Brown & Martha Gehman) but some great support talent. The concept was good though the movie started to slip into the usual groove of an 80s action flick. Suddenly Andy jumps on board for no good reason so our protagonist has a buddy. If you don't mind a slightly cheesy/improbable story then there are some good action moments. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Audience Member What's the illusion, what's the reality? You never actually know when it comes to Hollywood. A special effects man Rollie Tyler gets the assignment of his life when the FBl asks him to stage an assassination. It's to bring down Jerry Orbach's gangster, Nicholas DeFranco. They assure him it's all fake but this man's life starts to spiral. It gets harder when a detective Leo played by Brian Dennehy steps in to investigate. Rollie's caught in the middle of a cat and mouse game. Now it's up to him to strike back. He utilizes his pyrotechnics and makeup techniques to throw his enemies off. The direction is pitch perfect, the music is intense, some of the focus on Rollie is a bit botched when it switches back to Leo though. A very well told story that doesn't just rely on the mastery of illusion. Sure it's conventional and there's a few gaping plot holes to be had but it's exciting as a popcorn thriller. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Yuval B One of my childhood favorite!! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/24 Full Review Dallas H This would be the routine popcorn flick for passive entertainment. Don't expect a thorough examination of the special effects industry. It is primarily the usual plot-driven script about a man running around in the rain, trying not to get murdered by the evil guys. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Stoner J Fantastic mid-80s movie, the story is just good and it was done well. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/12/23 Full Review Ian B This is a clever plot which is unique and not done to death. Fast paced with fine acting from all involved. Brown being Australian gives it a point of difference while Dennehy adds his usual gruff style. Im glad i revisited after all these yrs Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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