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Face Off | Year: 1997 Classification: Action/Adventure Actors/Actresses: - John Travolta - John Woo - Michael Douglas - Nicolas Cage - Thomas Jane - Tommy Flanagan - Johntravolta Face-to-Face Mayhem John Travolta and Nicolas Cage bring new meaning to the phrase "meeting face-to-face" in the exceptional action-packed smash hit "Face/off". After years of search, dedicated FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) has capture elusive criminal mastermind Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage), but not before Troy has planted a deadly bio-weapon in the heart of Los Angeles. Now, to save the city, Archer undergoes a futuristic surgery to become his arch nemesis and infiltrate Troy's underground world. When Castor Troy resurfaces, he undergoes the same process to become Archer and the battle between arch rivals takes a new twist. "Face/off" is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat joyride from start to finish. Nicolas Cage and John Travolta deliver powerhouse performances as both Archer and Troy. Acclaimed action director John Woo brings out non-stop excitement within a clever fast-paced plot. From an intense FBI capture to an exhilarating speedboat chase, the thrilling action sequences are simply amazing and Woo's clever use of camerawork just elevates the movie's intensity. The amazing actioner is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen format. The DVD has a rich well-defined picture quality and a dynamic 5.1 Dolby Digital sound. Its only special feature is the film's original theatrical trailer. Overall, "Face/off" is another simple bare-bones DVD and earns a satisfying "B-". A kicka** movie with action and heart! Highy suspenseful, original and thrilling, "Face/Off" is not just a play on words for its own storyline: its a grand-action masterpiece! Filled with high-speed thrills, explosions and guns, the pace never slows down, even when you don't hear the sound of gunfire pulsing in your ears. A stellar cast heads the way of this film, which adds to the emotion and heart behind it all, and under the direction of John Woo, famed for action and intensity, the movie is stylish as well as exciting. Sean Archer, an FBI agent in Los Angeles, has a score to settle with terrorist Castor Troy that is personal as well as criminal. Upon catching Troy, Archer learns that there is an array of bombs hidden inside a building within the city, and only Troy and his imprisoned brother know the whereabouts of the devastating explosives. In an elaborate plan to determine the location of the bombs, Archer agrees to undergo a top secret operation in which his face will be surgically removed and replaced with that of Troy's making him look identical to the villian. Once inside the prison, his mission is complete, until Castor Troy pays him a visit with his face masking his true form. Archer, now trapped in the prison under the identity of Troy, must find a way out and bring the true criminal to justice before he harms his family and takes over his life completely. This is one of those movies that you must pay strict attention to from the very beginning, or you will miss out on a lot of key elements, such as some of the turns that each character takes under their new identities. One of the best elements of the movie is that you will find you're not inclined to root for the actors as much as you root for the character of Archer himself; the fact that the two actors play both parts makes rooting for one of them difficult, for they each get a shot at playing the bad guy. The story does have a strong premise behind it that is believable and contains a high level of suspense and action. The intensity begins with a high-octane chase at an airport, lots of explosions and gunfire, all mixed together in the story to create a fast-moving ride of thrilling suspense. The running time of the movie doesn't even seem a problem, because there is never really a dull moment throughout the movie; even the slow-paced scenes with the real Archer and his family have a significance that will play out in later scenes when the characters are switched. The acting abilities of the two leads are specially showcased here, with each one getting to play different personalities and characters of different lifestyles and backgrounds. John Travolta is superb as the good-guy-turned-bad-guy, matching his performance in "Broken Arrow." We believe that Travolta is an ideal family man in the beginning stages of the film, and his care-free style and wit come right out when his character changes, and Travolta pulls this off in a great fashion. Nicolas Cage takes on the role of bad-guy-turned-good face off he best movie in the ear 1997 it is perfect action good and adventure good nice acting for john travolta and nice acting for nicolas cage Buy Face Off at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Face Off Search with the Priority Search Engine on Face Off This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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