F/X 1986

This movie holds up in a post-practical effects world. Now, he seems more like a modern day magician, but the action is solid for a modestly budgeted film of the mid-80's. Could have been a much bigger movie, but at the time, people were not as familiar with the abbreviation F/X as modern moviegoers are with CGI. Fun and fast paced with engaging characters. Brian Dennehy's cop Leo is so of the time, it practically is satire. 9/10

The film tricks stand out.

Tons of fun and an excellent premise. It does get too busy for it's own good at times, which takes away some points as a result, but overall with a little brain power, it's a great action/thriller

Another movie I thought was great when I was a kid. Must have watched it a dozen or more times. Still a great movie. The acting in a lot of it is pretty bad, but it doesn't take away from it. Still solid.

It gets pretty convoluted for this kind of movie. I mean seriously, I got lost a couple times. Still, it's got a great place and is loads of fun. Love how it shines a bit of a light on various effects and how they're used.