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Former movie special effects expert Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) has now become a maker of elaborate toys. When a police officer asks him to use his special effects skills to help catch an elusive killer, he teams up with old friend and private investigator Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy). Using a combination of old-fashioned detective work and movie magic, the two uncover a plot involving stolen gold and corrupt cops, while evading a mysterious assassin.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press Brown makes a marvelous Rollie, laid-back but resolute: He would have made a marvelous James Bond. Dennehy doesn't appear until about 45 minutes into the movie, but what a difference he makes. Jun 12, 2018 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times There should be a special category for movies that are neither good nor bad, but simply excessive. Rated: 2/4 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Oct 30, 2001 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl ...the plot, such as it is, is pure nonsense (the screenplay is credited to Bill Condon, but reeks of studio interference). Rated: 4/10 Dec 8, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Ridiculous, implausible, yet occasionally exciting. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 12, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a rather shameless retread... Rated: 3/4 Feb 7, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dallas H It's just another run-of-the-mill sequel. Hollywood loves making movies about movies that could be an easy cash grab at the box office. This one is about the same energy level as the first movie and just as cheesy. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review Audience Member FX 1 and 2 are so similar they could be reviewed together. Both films, particularly FX 2 must have felt already dated on release. 1970s/80s stereotypes and a cliched script will not sit comfortably with some modern audiences though some of the lines are sharp and funny, particularly those written for Brian Dennehy, who is by far the best thing in both films. Other commonalities are workmanlike direction from journeymen directors and really poor soundtracks from Bill Conti and Lalo Schiffren; two accomplished composers who are unable to write for the thriller film. FX 1 and 2 needed a more skilled 'B' movie director like John Badham who could create tension on screen. Bryan Brown does not have the screen presence or action kudos to pull off a leading man role and both films rely on Dennehy's charm and charisma to keep the audience engaged. However, despite their cheesiness, some poor acting and stunt work, and a low budget, both films are enjoyable to watch. This is due to an engaging premise, and Dennehy's scenes. He was a prolific actor who sadly passed in 2020, more known for villainous roles, but used his appeal and skill as actor to light up all his scenes in both movies. File this under Guilty pleasure. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Richard Franklin came to America to make movies after success in his native Australia with films like Fantasm, Patrick and Road Games. He made Psycho II, Cloak and Dagger, Link and this movie here before he went back home. The script was written by Bill Condon, who also wrote Strange Behavior and Strange Invaders before moving on to direct movies like Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, Chicago, Dreamgirls and the final two Twilight films. Rollie Tyler (Brown) has moved from simply practical effects to building a robot clown named Bluey which is controlled by a telemetry suit. This leads to an amazing fight where both Tyler and his robot are both battling a henchman. But before we get to that, we get to why Tyler is on another adventure. This time, his girlfriend Kim (Rachel Ticotin, Con Air)'s policeman ex-husband has been assigned to stakeout a killer who has already murdered one model. He asks him to entrap the man so they can get him off the streets, but the cop gets killed and Tyler is the only one with the evidence showing that he was murdered. He calls his old friend Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) for help. The real story concerns stolen solid gold medallions that were cast by Michelangelo which show the figures in the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Now, Tyler has to use his F/X abilities and Leo his detective skills to get those coins back to the Vatican while avoiding the killers on their trail. While not as good as the first, the team of Brown and Dennehy is a winning one. Both F/X and F/X 2 aired often on cable when I was young, so they're comfort food to enjoy whenever I need them thanks to their blu ray release. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Liam D By The Numbers But Fun Sequel This Thriller is a solid follow up and I want to see more of this franchise Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/21 Full Review Audience Member The story is very poorly conceived, the clown doll overused. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A guilty pleasure. The remote controlled clown fights and supermarket combat make this a joyous classic. RIP Velez. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Former movie special effects expert Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) has now become a maker of elaborate toys. When a police officer asks him to use his special effects skills to help catch an elusive killer, he teams up with old friend and private investigator Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy). Using a combination of old-fashioned detective work and movie magic, the two uncover a plot involving stolen gold and corrupt cops, while evading a mysterious assassin.
Director
Richard Franklin
Producer
Dodi Fayed, Jack Wiener
Screenwriter
Bill Condon
Production Co
Orion Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.0M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround
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