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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've just watched this movie again having not seen it for at least 15 years. I wasn't dissapointed. Its a cracking film which relies on a good story by James Ellroy (L.A. Confidential was also by him), quality acting, and the screen presence of James Woods to keep you riveted to the screen. Unlike most modern films this is not full of CGI effects, car chases and explosions.
Woods plays a Sergeant in the LAPD who believes he is on the trail of a serial killer. Rather like Eastwoods Harry Callaghan Wood's character is a maverick who will stop at nothing to get his man. This is an 18 certificate and there is a lot of implied sexual violence and quite a lot of fake blood on display. This all done quite subtley though and the gory scenes are mostly brief.
I watched this film and The Bourne Ultimatum back to back. Whilst their film-making styles are completly different, and Cop was filmed 20 years ago, it certainly merits comparison with the latter film. I have no hestitation in recommending the film.
Woods plays a Sergeant in the LAPD who believes he is on the trail of a serial killer. Rather like Eastwoods Harry Callaghan Wood's character is a maverick who will stop at nothing to get his man. This is an 18 certificate and there is a lot of implied sexual violence and quite a lot of fake blood on display. This all done quite subtley though and the gory scenes are mostly brief.
I watched this film and The Bourne Ultimatum back to back. Whilst their film-making styles are completly different, and Cop was filmed 20 years ago, it certainly merits comparison with the latter film. I have no hestitation in recommending the film.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...which relies more on great acting (James Woods), brilliant directing by James B. Harris and a good story (James Ellroy) than on long shoot-outs and bloody on-screen murders. In fact all killings occur off-screen. There are no prolonged action scenes, explosions or chases, no FX overkill.
The story is gripping and suspenseful, you can easily identify with the main character. It's a plain, criminally underrated handmade thriller/drama fully derserving a 5 star rating. Woods easily delivers the best performance ever.
The story is gripping and suspenseful, you can easily identify with the main character. It's a plain, criminally underrated handmade thriller/drama fully derserving a 5 star rating. Woods easily delivers the best performance ever.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a HUGELY underrated movie that, unfortunately, not many have heard about. If you are a fan of James Woods then this is a must! The acting is very professional and Woods delivers his hidden humour when cursing as in many of his movies, hehe!
This is a highly reccomended cop thriller that strays from the 'follow orders' style of movie as Woods' character goes his own way. 10/10 for me!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
the first "serial killer" movie.
Fast paced efficient thriller based on James Ellroy's novel Blood on the Moon.
James Woods plays Detective Lloyd Hopkins a bitter and twisted borderline sociopath who... Read more
James Woods plays Detective Lloyd Hopkins a bitter and twisted borderline sociopath who... Read more
Published 1 month ago by nelson viper
Innocence kills. I see it every day.
Cop is directed by James B. Harris, who also adapts the screenplay from the novel Blood on the Moon written by James Ellroy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Spike Owen
Outstanding film noir
I first saw this film many years ago on vhs tape (oh, my, remember that everyone?) and I have always been a fan of James Woods, but this cracker of a serial killer thriller turned... Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Charnley
Not what i remember
Good cop thriller there is better 80's cop thrillers like Black Rain is my fav.
Not what i remember from when i was a child but still ok.
Lee Jones
Not what i remember from when i was a child but still ok.
Lee Jones
Published 19 months ago by Lee Jones
richtderby
Along with Manhunter and To Live and Die in LA, one of the most outsanding and underrated thrillers of the 80s. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by R. J. Thomas
James Woods in top gear.
This wide screen copy is 1 of the all time great James Woods films. Your not sure if you should root for him or despise him! Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Andy B
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