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Alejandro E @Alex970 Jun 26 As a thriller, it works quite well without trying to imitate what’s been done before. The cast, of course, do their job well, and that’s much appreciated. See more Andy B @AndyB21 Apr 17 For a popcorn 80's conspiracy action thriller, this one isn't too bad. The contrivances and plot holes come thick and fast though, so don't think about it too hard. See more Jens B @Jens97 Apr 3 If you simply accept the absurd aspects of the plot, "F/X" delivers a straightforward, handcrafted, and genuinely likeable conspiracy thriller with action elements. The decision by those in charge to take the "wrong man gets caught up in a conspiracy and uses special skills to bring down the masterminds" story seriously proves to be the right one. As a result, the film is not only entertaining but also genuinely thrilling. Bryan Brown as the Australian fish out of water and Brian Dennehy (❤️) as the New York cop deliver excellent performances, and Bill Conti's music enhances the production, as do Miroslav Ondriček's cinematography. The end credits sequence comes a bit out of nowhere, but I'm happy for the two of them, and "Just an Illusion" by Imagination is a real banger – ooh ooh ooh ooh aaAAaah 🎶 In short: "F/X" gets way too little attention, and I'm really looking forward to the sequel. See more Joaquin U @Joaquin1 Apr 1 Entertaining. It's absurd 80's fiction, so it's good absurd fiction. Very decent cast. Don't think too much, just enjoy the journey and the scenery. See more nick s @Nick_S 01/07/2025 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. See more 02/08/2024 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. See more Read all reviews

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