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  •  (3 out of 5 stars)

F/X was a modest commercial and critical success in 1986 and its premise is promising. Australian actor Bryan Brown plays special effects wizard Rollie Tyler who uses his movie magic skills to stage a murder. But he's been double crossed by the mafia and the Justice Department and has to go on the run. As detectives and other government operatives get involved, including Brian Dennehy, the movie strays from special effects and piles on too much plot. It's also set in New York when it probably should be set in LA, and it doesn't look as slick as it ought to. It's average entertainment that should be more fun. The film is improved upon in its superior sequel F/X 2 (1991).

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