The Hard Way (1991)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:14
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Los Angeles glitz meets New York grit in director John Badham's action-packed comedy. In New York's Times Square a billboard looms larger than life for a new Hollywood blockbuster starring Nick... Los Angeles glitz meets New York grit in director John Badham's action-packed comedy. In New York's Times Square a billboard looms larger than life for a new Hollywood blockbuster starring Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox), an Indiana Jones-style superstar. The real Nick Lang is holed up in a neighboring apartment studying every move and mannerism of Lieutenant John Moss (James Woods), a hard-nosed, streetwise cop who has been taken off of a serial killer case for a new assignment: showing the Hollywood star how a real cop lives, in preparation for a new film role. With rapid-fire dialogue and a hysterical high-energy performance, Fox brilliantly parodies a spoiled Hollywood celebrity complete with model girlfriends, and a tough cookie agent played with ease by Penny Marshall. Woods ignites the screen as the explosive New York cop who must learn how to get along with his new "partner." [More]
Starring: James Woods, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra
Starring: James Woods, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, Penny Marshall, LL Cool J, Christina Ricci, Luis Guzmán, Delroy Lindo
Director: John Badham
Director: John Badham
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An underrated buddy flick with an original twist and some outstanding stunt work.
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Fox and Woods let off some good sparks in a vivacious, witty and fast romp
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Utterly unremarkable, but harmless and not without its charms.
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An amusing diversion, with Woods and Fox perfectly cast.
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Surprisingly likable buddy action-comedy, thanks in no small part to James Woods and Michael J. Fox.
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