![]() ![]() What makes it unique is the way Rollie uses his wits and skill to elude those after him. Despite its name, F/X isn't a big movie, and the special effects are things you can see on any television show. But like Rollie's work, things aren't what they seem, and Rollie finds himself on the run. Rollie Tyler (Brown) takes on a rush job for the government - they want it to look as if their primo informant (Orbach) has been murdered to take the danger out of getting him to the courtroom and protecting him afterward. Strangely enough, the movie also features two actresses from my alma mater, Diana Venora and Josie de Guzman. Ī movie special effects man is running for his life in "F/X," a 1986 film starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Jerry Orbach, and Mason Adams. Decent if somewhat belated followup to this 86 surprise hit was realized in 1991 titled ¨FX2¨ that does have suspense, however, the entire thing is nowhere near as engaging or thrilling, it was directed by Richard Franklin with similar players and followed by an amiable TV series. The motion picture is professionally directed by Robert Mandel (The substitute, School ties). Action is pretty nicely done and fast moving with some engaging gimmickry. The cinematography and editing are functional. There are some very exciting scenes as well as some ingenious special effects, including the initial setup that figures prominently in the argument. Some parts were predictable, but for the most part, it was nicely-paced with some good intrigue and mystery. It has Inspector Dennehy and FX wizard Brown in fine form, and good secondaries Diane Venora, Joe Grifasi, Cliff De Young, Jery Orbach, some involved on corrupt business furthermore Angela Basset film debut. Entertaining but typical 1980's-type action thriller that has great potential as is fast-paced and well acted film. As far as the story goes, it involves a bigger scale of corruption in the law enforcement circle. Meanwhile an obstinate detective named Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) and his helper (Joe Grifasi) are investigating the deeds. Rollie must use his movie magic and wits to discover the true guilty and survive. The whiz Rollie and Andy team up once more to use their special effects to find those responsible for the death of gangster. Obviously FBI is involved with gangster's death, but when the things get worse he calls on Andy (Martha Gehman). When the agency double cross him on the staging the fake assassination Rollie finds himself embroiled in a deadly cover-up and he uses his special effects to trap the corrupt agents. And the operation was going well when Tyler allegedly kills the mobster. As he accepts thirty thousand dollars by execution the phony work. FBI agents (Cliff De Young, Mason Adams), ask Rollie to help him to make a setup for hide a mobster named DeFranco (Jerry Orbach) about to enter the Witness Program of Recolocation and Protection. It deals with F/X man Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) as expert craftsman. F/X is a great movie because of the idea of a special effects artist trying to get himself out of a mess. ![]()
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