Trailer—F/X2

F/X2

You can only appreciate this sequel if you saw the first one as there are so many references to it. Whereas the first one was quirky, original and well produced this one isn't. It's just OK. There are too many silly behaviours and plot holes to mention like leaving the killer to get up and walk away for no good reason when they could easily have got him. Plus its full of the usual clichés. The two actors are wasted in a film with much lower production costs. It looks and feels a bit cheap. Even the so called special effects aren't up to much. The actors work well together but I think Dennehy is the one that adds character and depth and saves the film. So all in all a disappointment. I'll be watching the first one again sometime but not this one.

The special effects in "F/X 2" from director Richard Franklin are quite impressive in a movie that, unfortunately, relies entirely upon them alone to carry it. Franklin opens his pic in the same manner as the first, that is, a film within a film. "The Deadly Art of Illusion" lacks the edge of the seat plot line and very good performances of the first. Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy are only likable in this "F/X", and no more. Rachel Ticotin and Joanna Gleason add little to proceedings. Bill Condon's story (based upon original characters created by Robert T. Megginson and Gregory Fleeman) is along the same lines as the first, but nowhere near as good. Monday, July 15, 1991 - Hoyts Forest Hill Chase

This movie was pure entertainment, it did not have a good plot, but it`s entertaining as hell and with fine actors as well. Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy is both fine in the lead roles and they give the movie extra spice. The movie can also offer great enjoyable to watch special effects and very good staged action scenes.

Everyone has one or two films which they know in their heart of hearts isn't a great film, maybe not even an average one but for whatever reason it crawls inside your head and wont let go. You just can't help but love it and this is one of mine. The acting is OK, the story idea is kind of cool if a little un-believable, the bad guys are inept (why doesn't anyone just shoot the guy!) but none of it matters I love this film. Bryan Brown is excellent as the FX Man on the run and Brian Denehhey is up to his usual standards as good backup. It's a fun run from start to finish if you sit back and let it go this is a great way to pass 95mins. The FX tricks employed are clever and gosh darn it there's a happy ending maybe i'm just sentimental!! I hope more people see this film I highly recommend it, now i'm off to write a review of my other guilty pleasure the Secret of My Success..... 8/10

In this sequel we are treated to another display of brilliant special effects, but as someone has already opined in this forum, if one is looking for a great plot, alas, someone has to go somewhere else because the screen play is not exactly the best thing this film has. Director Richard Franklin brings back Rolly and Leo to do the things they did in the first film with such great fun. Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy still have a great rapport playing together. This is a pair made in heaven and one wished they would team up again. There are a few things in the movie that make it watchable and the special effects are cleverly executed. The final chase sequence is a lot of fun to watch, as it is the final twist as the treasure is reunited with its proper owner.

I can't help but think that the success of "Home Alone" contributed to the creation of "F/X2." "F/X2" was an adult version of "Home Alone." The special effects were fewer while the booby traps were more. It was OK I just couldn't help but think I was watching "Home Alone 6: Kevin Has a Job."

Decent if somewhat belated(5 years??) followup to the '86 suprise hit, has Dennehy and Brown in fine form, some involved monkey business with Vatican medallions, bad cops and computer records. You gotta like the MacGyver-ish stuff they throw in, the indestructible hit-man and of course, That Clown. The Fighting, Animitronic Klown. Quite funny in it's way. This thing is def. tongue in cheek, at little on the confusing side if you try to think about the flips and flops in the plotting; but hey-it's all in fun. Dated but good. **1/2 outta ****.