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At his best, director John Woo turns action movies into ballets of blood and bullets grounded in character drama. Face/Off marks Woo's first American film to reach the pitched level of his best Hong Kong work (Hard-Boiled). He takes a patently absurd premise--hero and villain exchange identities by literally swapping faces in science-fiction plastic surgery--and creates a double-barrelled revenge film driven by the split psyches of its newly redefined characters. FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) must play the villain to move through the underworld while psychotic terrorist Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) becomes a perversely paternal family man, while using every tool at his disposal to destroy his nemesis. Travolta vamps Cage's tics and flamboyant excess with the grace of a dancer after his transformation from cop to criminal, while Cage plays the sullen, bottled-up agent excruciatingly trapped behind the face of the man who killed his son. His attempts to live up to the terrorist's reputation become cathartic explosions of violence that both thrill and terrify him. This is merely icing on the cake for action fans, the dramatic backbone for some of the most visceral action thrills ever. Woo fills the screen with one show-stopping set-piece after another, bringing a poetic grace to the action freakout with sweeping camera work and sophisticated editing. This marriage of melodrama and mayhem ups the ante from cops-and-robbers clichés to a conflict of near-mythic levels. --Sean Axmaker
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Diane
Format:DVD
These are 3 of the best Cage films that exist. The Rock features Nicolas Cage as a bio-chemicals specialist (along with being a beatles maniac), and Sean Connery, the only man to have ever escaped from the most secure jail in the world - Alcatraz. Now, after some members of the public have been held hostage, Connery needs to be the only man to have ever broken into the place! It's a brilliant film offering something for everyone including adventure, excitement, comedy... and Cage! Face/Off is another classic film. John Travolta and Nick Cage star together impecibly. A fantastic storyline offering the viewer suspense, drama, brilliant acting and an intense thriller! Gone in 60 seconds is a 'must-see'. After Cage's brother gets into trouble, the only man that can save him is Nick! To do this, he needs to reunite his old friends and if that's not enough, steal 50 cars in just one very short night! Watch this film if you like amazing acting, comedy, and of course... cars!
3 wonderful films bringing complete entertainment into your home!
3 wonderful films bringing complete entertainment into your home!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This film I honestly thought was the best action thriller I have ever seen, with amazing gun fights, excellent stunts and a brilliant plot. John Travalta is Sean Archer, a top FBI Agent who was just brought to justice the killer of his young son, Castor Troy. But there is a complication. Although his family can settle down and live in peace, there is a bomb planted somewhere in LA but only Castor and his buddies know where. To solve this, Archer agrees to a ridiculous operation to have his face swapped with Castor's (who is in a coma), his voice and his hair aswell. As Archer goes undercover as Castor in a high-force prison, he finds out information about the whereabouts of the bomb. But then the real Castor wakes out of his coma and burns all the documents that prove the face-swap ever happened and kills all the people who know about it. Sean soon realises that he is stuck in jail, whilst Castor lives his life. As further complications ensue, the action and stunts of John Woo get better and better. Both Nicholas Cage and John Travolta have to act each other's characters and do it very well when they must. This film is absolutely brilliant. BUY IT NOW!!!
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Paul P
Format:Blu-ray
Good film - but you need to buy the US release to avoid the censorship cuts. US version is unfortunately region coded. What is the point of region coding older films apart from being able to charge more in the UK? In fact what is the point of region coding period.
UPDATE : I wrote this review ages ago and have stumbled across some comments which warrant a response. The current US version is NOT region coded, as pointed out. (I think the initial pressing was, at the time of writting, but the US version is now a Paramount release which is region free).
The BBFC website shows if films are cut. Sometimes the guidance changes and previous cuts are waived, this is noted in any new classifications. There is no mention of previous cuts waived. With older releases such as this, it is sometimes more difficult to establish if there are cuts, as the video version will be labelled as 'uncut', but there will be a note indicating 'as UKCV', so you then need to check if the UK cinema version was cut. Sometimes this note is not there, so although the BBFC entry might say 'passed with no cuts' there are caveats to this. Unless the reclassification says 'all previous cuts waived' then tread with caution.
UPDATE : I wrote this review ages ago and have stumbled across some comments which warrant a response. The current US version is NOT region coded, as pointed out. (I think the initial pressing was, at the time of writting, but the US version is now a Paramount release which is region free).
The BBFC website shows if films are cut. Sometimes the guidance changes and previous cuts are waived, this is noted in any new classifications. There is no mention of previous cuts waived. With older releases such as this, it is sometimes more difficult to establish if there are cuts, as the video version will be labelled as 'uncut', but there will be a note indicating 'as UKCV', so you then need to check if the UK cinema version was cut. Sometimes this note is not there, so although the BBFC entry might say 'passed with no cuts' there are caveats to this. Unless the reclassification says 'all previous cuts waived' then tread with caution.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lord Anon
Format:DVD
Face/Off today is cheesy. Not that this is bad because it the over the top shoot outs, the hilarious one liners and a plot so bizarre that it instantly memorable. It one of those of those films which grabs you at the very start and throws you in with the characters , not letting go until the very ending . Something you expect for a action film.
Travolta and Cage are exceptional. You won't forget these two rivalry for years to come after watching them both. The lines they are given can, at times, be cringe-worthy but you won't act negatively towards them as they fit in perfectly with the rest of the film.
Woo delivers the shootouts with dedication and perfection. He never over does the slow-mo and he adds plenty of eye candy. Every shootout in the film will stay crystal clear for years after viewing them.
There not many negatives to this film. If your looking for a serious story and a realistic conflict between two men, then you will most likely not enjoy face/off. However, if you love explosions, OTT characters, rolling and diving and cool one liners, then this will won't disappoint.
Travolta and Cage are exceptional. You won't forget these two rivalry for years to come after watching them both. The lines they are given can, at times, be cringe-worthy but you won't act negatively towards them as they fit in perfectly with the rest of the film.
Woo delivers the shootouts with dedication and perfection. He never over does the slow-mo and he adds plenty of eye candy. Every shootout in the film will stay crystal clear for years after viewing them.
There not many negatives to this film. If your looking for a serious story and a realistic conflict between two men, then you will most likely not enjoy face/off. However, if you love explosions, OTT characters, rolling and diving and cool one liners, then this will won't disappoint.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you are a big fan of Nicholas Cage, then get this. It inludes some of his best movies and is well worth the price! Don't miss out on this!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By troyus
Format:Blu-ray
Do not buy this BD from UK!
Every other country has teh full cut movie, except this one where the switchblade scenes have been removed.
Its only a few seconds but done very poorly and easily seen.
I havent watched the movie in ten years yet I noticed it straight away.
PQ and AQ is great otherwise, dunno why its censored in UK.
Every other country has teh full cut movie, except this one where the switchblade scenes have been removed.
Its only a few seconds but done very poorly and easily seen.
I havent watched the movie in ten years yet I noticed it straight away.
PQ and AQ is great otherwise, dunno why its censored in UK.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
If you're viewing this page the chances are you've already seen Face/Off.
Personally this is one of my favourite action movies from the last 15 years, and during Nicolas Cage's golden era of films. One of Jon Woo's better outings as Director, both Cage and Travolta are on great form, with Cage definitely steeling the show. Relax your realism for the face transfer and what you get is a fantastic rollercoaster of a film with your hero vs. villain.
Film Rating: 4 stars!
I owned this film on DVD, so when I got a Blu-ray player I wanted to upgrade some of my older films to Blu-ray. Whilst the picture and sound is not in the same league as newer films which have been filmed in HD, the transfer to Blu-ray in my opinion seems to be very successful. The picture has definitely been tinkered with as it is miles clearer than some of the DVD to Blu-ray transfers I have seen which are no better than an upscaled DVD. If you have a Blu-ray player and want Face/Off in your personal film collection, I would definitely recommend the upgrade.
Blu-ray rating: 4 stars!
Personally this is one of my favourite action movies from the last 15 years, and during Nicolas Cage's golden era of films. One of Jon Woo's better outings as Director, both Cage and Travolta are on great form, with Cage definitely steeling the show. Relax your realism for the face transfer and what you get is a fantastic rollercoaster of a film with your hero vs. villain.
Film Rating: 4 stars!
I owned this film on DVD, so when I got a Blu-ray player I wanted to upgrade some of my older films to Blu-ray. Whilst the picture and sound is not in the same league as newer films which have been filmed in HD, the transfer to Blu-ray in my opinion seems to be very successful. The picture has definitely been tinkered with as it is miles clearer than some of the DVD to Blu-ray transfers I have seen which are no better than an upscaled DVD. If you have a Blu-ray player and want Face/Off in your personal film collection, I would definitely recommend the upgrade.
Blu-ray rating: 4 stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Face/Off
Amazing movie. If you are fan of both John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, you will love this film. Both brilliant actors and the story is fab!!!
Published 7 days ago by Mrs Susan May Fundell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very thrilling
A wonderful thrilling story by two great actors, John Travolta en Nicolas Cage, a pleasure to see over and over again.
Published 13 days ago by Pierre Brewee
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best films ive seen!
this film is brilliantly written and has an exciting cast and is carried out well the storyline is about sean archer (john Travolta ) an fbi agent who is dealing with a an enemy... Read more
Published 19 days ago by spursfan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Face/Off [DVD] [1997]
A decent action film with a plot that keeps you hooked with twists and turns. Well worth a watch. Recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Mr S. Anthony
4.0 out of 5 stars
Face/Off
I like John Travolta and think this is one of his best films. A good action film where he and Nicholas Cage work really well together.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
great product
great product, great value. the rest of this review does not need to be continued expect that this website waants a certain number of words
Published 2 months ago by kevin russell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
It's a great movie including 2 great actors:Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, love it!
And the scenario is so perfect, Can watch in several times...
And the scenario is so perfect, Can watch in several times...
Published 2 months ago by YOUNG MONEY INC.
5.0 out of 5 stars
to order to trap him he must become him
face off something different story from john woo action thriller movie action through the way love this movie when i watched first time john woo get some different ideas making... Read more
Published 3 months ago by shabz
2.0 out of 5 stars
Face off
i fink you sent me the rong dvd. It was half a movie it didnt start from the start. And it kept freezing. Soo didnt get to watch it.
Published 3 months ago by Lishalee
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont bother
Dont but this there is just bordem because cage is bad at acting travoltas bad this is just stupid making and needs to but throws out the collection a bad film 1.1 out of 10.0
Published 3 months ago by juliedilworth
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