This movie takes a lot of delight in being more psychologically complex than it has to be. It contains fights and shootouts and big chase scenes, but they're all firmly centered on who the characters are and what they mean to one another.
A love of the world of movies permeates the first-class, crackling excitement of F/X, giving a rare dimension to this thriller.
75
TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine
The action sequences are well staged and the twists and turns of the convoluted plot will keep viewers guessing. A competent and unpretentious entertainment.
75
Chicago TribuneGene Siskel
Chicago TribuneGene Siskel
F/X turns into a dazzling series of deceptions that border on being so topsy-turvy that one almost becomes frustrated with being fooled. But the script of Robert T. Megginson and Gregory Fleeman managed to stay on the right side of credibility and good humor enough of the time so that some rather obvious plot holes can be forgiven.
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay Scott
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay Scott
In the hallowed Hollywood tradition of mindless flash, F/X turns the suspension of disbelief into airy entertainment. [7 Feb 1986, p.D3]
Basic premise here is so strong that it proves well-nigh indestructable, even in the face of numerous implausibilities, some silly dialogue and less-than-great casting in secondary roles.
50
Miami HeraldBill Cosford
Miami HeraldBill Cosford
F/X doesn't have the surprises when it needs them. [8 Feb 1986, p.C7]