Production Year: 1986 - Thriller - Director: Robert Mandel - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young, Mason Adams more
Rollie Tyler, Hollywood's best special effects man, is commissioned to execute a murder that can only be carried out through the use of his incredible skills. However, it later... more
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Production Year: 1991 - Thriller - Director: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes, Tim Burton, Julian Schnabel - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
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Advantages: Bryan Brown, interesting special effects Disadvantages: Very dated
...Directed by Robert Mandel, FX - Murder by Illusion was packed full of interesting and innovative techniques but sadly these are now run of the mill and seem somewhat inadequate compared to today's movies. Saying that, his ability to use the world of the special effects to tell the story but still leave some mysticism about it is truly ingenious. Especially as it allows for the movie to twist and turn at a reasonable pace and every now and then throwing ... ...After 20 years FX - Murder by Illusion has sadly become very dated and compared to modern films it looks like a straight to DVD release. But getting past the dated soundtrack and 80s fashions, the film remains one very compelling thriller which still has enough about it to keep you gripped for its duration. A lot of this is down to the enigmatic acting of Bryan Brown who always manages to entertain with his tough characters and straight talking. ...
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Rollie Tyler, Hollywood's best special effects man, is commissioned to execute a murder that can only be carried out through the use of his incredible skills. However, it later becomes unclear as to whether Rollie is the "weapon" or the victim.
Technical information
Special Features: Original Theatrical Trailer, Interactive Menu, Chapter Selection
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo, Mono
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo English German Mono French
Professional reviews
Review: "...A cheerful send-up....The zest one associates with special-effects-filled B-pictures..." (New York Times, p.C4, 07/02/1986)
"...A crowd-pleasing popcorn picture....[The] special effects, stunts and special makeup are all they needed to be -- top drawer..." (Variety, 29/01/1986)
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