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Plot: A revolutionary medical technique allows an undercover agent to take the physical appearance of a major criminal and infiltrate his organization.
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MCT:October 6, 2008
Cool, yet gross at times = perfect combination
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MCT:October 6, 2008face off is an awesome action packed movie about a cop named sean archer who gets revenge by capturing the one man castor troy who accidentally killed his son. yrs later archer captured troy in a hangout at a airport during a violent shootout. as they captured castor, they also caught his brother during the process & found something in his brief case containing information bout a bomb they planted in a building. there is only one prob, archer doesnt know which building it is. now the only way archer can find out that info, he must become castor & find the bomb before its too late. this movie had a ton nonstop action sequences including shootouts, chasing, & explosions throughout. the acting was great from everyone including the main stars of the movie which r john travolta & nicolas cage. it has alot of bad language so dont be suprised when u watch this film. john woo did excellent job with the gunfight scenes & set pieces. i really enjoyed this film & i'm sure everyone else will feel the same way too. this is also a very entertaining action flick so u wont be bored one bit while watching it. overall i recommend this movie for action junkies only nothing more, face off is a rocket, 4 1/2 stars.
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MCT:October 1, 2008I dunno. I just couldn't get into this movie.
Maybe I've watched it too late.
But I just didn't really care, and I can't get over how ridiculous it is that they traded faces.
I do love that the brothers names are Castor and Pollux like Greek mythology though.
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MCT:September 30, 2008ok this is one great movie not because nicholas cage is here but because it is a great movie..period.
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MCT:September 29, 2008
FACE/OFF (1997)
directed by John Woo
starring John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen«I want to take his face... off. Eyes, nose, skin, teeth. It's coming off.»
Face/Off has to be one of the coolest action picture of the 90's. With John Woo, Travolta and Cage all at the top of their games. Its stylish without forgetting about the characters psychology and filled with great action scenes. Both lead are enjoying themselves very much, giving strong performances. Very entertaining. -
MCT:September 25, 2008
Completely ridiculous, but amazingly entertaining. John Travolta and Nicolas are both deliciously over-the-top, and the action sequences are hilariously overblown, yet crazy cool...
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MCT:September 23, 2008
This is by far probably my favourite Nicholas Cage and John Travolta movie. They just rock the show together. And I love both characters, bad and good and it shows here that they both can play those two areas well. Since Travolta was originally the good guy and then switching places with Cage, becomes the bad guy. Same with Cage. It kind of gets confusing when you talk about it like that. Great movie anyhow!
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MCT:September 7, 2008
one of the best action flicks from the 90s, there's plot holes, but overall classic john woo...peach, i could eat a peach for hours...comic gold
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MCT:September 6, 2008
It was about as good as I expected it to be. They both are good bad guys. But if you start watching in the middle of the movie you'll probably be confused
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MCT:September 2, 2008
Quite an action movie. I really dig the concept of the personalities switching, and each actor playing the other. It's really fun to watch. This is easily Woo's best American movie. The action scenes are great with the typical two gun wielding, diving through glass and doors, and slow mo shots of doves. An entertaining movie all around.
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MCT:September 2, 2008
it one of those that u dont get the full impact if u watch in wen u r young bt then it just gets so clear watchin it nw. the castin was absolute the best, u cud not have it any other way round. Cage and Travolta executed it so perfectly, it was jst so awesome wudn want it any different
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MCT:August 28, 2008
The idea.. totally ridiculous
But when you have John Travolta and Nicholas Cage and they both are magnificant with some great action scenes, it kind of makes up for it.. -
MCT:August 25, 2008
omg this movie is insane, the action scenes are ridiculous, and the ending boat chase scene is unreal. Kudos to John Woo you have always left me excited after your movies, but this is your best by far
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MCT:August 25, 2008
I watched this movie again a few days ago, and I simply loved it. Okay, so maybe I'm older and more attuned to the things needed to make a good movie, and THIS certainly carried all of the things needed for a good gunfest. But it did more than that; it showcased the talents of Travolta and Cage, as they were both tasked to play a really cunning and out-of-this world terrorist, Castor Troy.
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MCT:August 24, 2008
I thought this film was awesome it is clever how both actors had to change characters and personalities, it was really clever, but as usual I loved it
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MCT:August 24, 2008
"Weeeeeelllllll... ... WHAT a Pre-DIC-a-MENT."
It's alwasy so hard for me to describe this movie; not just on Flixster, but when recommending it to friends/strangers. Especially since I'm one of those people who likes to give the one sentence pitch to people (e.g., "It'll change your life."). I always struggle to find the right words and usually say something as vague as: "It's a really cool, action movie." or "Best John Woo movie I've seen." So, on top of that, I'll just add that it's a very well executed film. The right actors with the right story and the right director help create a wonderful visual narrative backed up by some pretty damn good scoring. It can also be fairly humorous at times due to the overwhelming amount of action and drama, but that only adds to the emotional adrenaline.
"It's like looking in a mirror. Only... not." -
MCT:August 21, 2008
Castor Troy: When all else fails - fresh tactics!
A high concept, action movie plot elevated by John Woo's direction and it's main players.
The story surrounds an FBI agent Sean Archer, played by John Travolta and a terrorist Castor Troy, played by Nicolas Cage. Troy has previously murdered Archer's son, causing a devotion from Archer to catching him.
Upon finally catching Troy and putting him into a coma, a discovery is learned that a bomb has been secretly placed in LA, and the only way to find out how to stop it, is through Castor Troy's brother, Pollux. This involves the latest in plastic surgery. Meaning that Archer will have his face replaced with Troy's and go to prison to try and find out info from Pollux.
Problems arise when Castor awakens from his coma, steals Archer's own face, and burns all evidence of the situation.
Castor Troy: It's like looking in a mirror. Only... not.
As over-the-top as this sci-fi twist for the plot may seem, it provides for not only a great action film, but for a good character movie as well.
Travolta and Cage both pull double duty by playing their own characters, and then switching to play one another. They slip into finding the little ticks that make these actors.
Pollux Troy: Seeing that face on you makes me afraid my tiramisu might come back up.
Castor Troy: Well, think about me. This nose. This hair. This ridiculous chin.
It works great for the story. Watching Travolta as Cage, do everything thing he can to destroy his enemies life, while Cage as Travolta is stuck in impossible situations makes for a great double-revenge film.
It also helps that John Woo does his best work in an American film yet. The action scenes are great, complete with signature Woo moments including double pistols, doves, and of course slo-mo. This movie is 2 hours and 20 minutes, but its paced so well that I never really notice.
Complete with solid direction, fun from the leads, a good score, some good supporting players, and neat ways to keep the premise interesting, this is one of the best action movies of the 90s.
Castor Troy: I don't know what I hate wearing worse: your face or your body. I mean I certainly do enjoy boning your wife, but let's face it, we both like it better the other way, yes? So why don't we trade back.
Sean Archer: You can't give back what you've taken from me.
Castor Troy: OK, plan B. Assist kill each other. -
MCT:August 9, 2008
A ridiculous story, Travolta and Cage overact and the result is.............one absolutely fantastic action flick. Watch on a big screen with the volume turned up, sit back and enjoy.
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MCT:August 6, 2008
This was one of the most suspenseful and gripping movies not to mention Cage and Travolta are magnificent
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MCT:August 4, 2008
One of my favorite action movies! My favorite directed by John Woo. This is a must for any action film fan. Travolta and Cage are outstanding in this. Great story mixed with the action.
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MCT:August 3, 2008
Even though we could never scientifically accomplish what's done in this movie for at least another 20 years, it was a great premise.
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MCT:July 30, 2008
Action packed and it's awesom u see the good guy and the bad guy and both actors do a great job for both
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MCT:July 24, 2008
OMG! It's really amazing I like it and I wish to watch it everyday ,Because really it's interesting.
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MCT:July 24, 2008
One of my all time favourite action movies. It sure would have been fun if they had Stallone and Arnold in this movie as they were thinking in the beginning. But Travolta and Cage is just as good to!
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Hannnahhhposted 182 days ago -
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best film around ...... nicholas cage is hot lol ..... ya have gotta watch dis film x
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This is a bad ass movie. I loved it. nicholas is so hot and sexy! Love Him.
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If you know anything about action movies you would know your looking at one of the best ever made
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This movie took on another role of, can I borrow your mask. Heh Heh Heh.
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