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5.7/10 • 78

1987-09-041h 33m

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For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…

Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.

Directors
Élie Chouraqui
Editors
Noëlle Boisson

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  1. Scott Glenn

    Scott Glenn

    Creasy

  2. Jade Malle

    Jade Malle

    Samantha

  3. Brooke Adams

    Brooke Adams

    Jane

  4. Jonathan Pryce

    Jonathan Pryce

    Michael

  5. Danny Aiello

    Danny Aiello

    Conti

  6. Joe Pesci

    Joe Pesci

    David

  7. Paul Shenar

    Paul Shenar

    Ettore

  8. Laura Morante

    Laura Morante

    Julia

  9. Alessandro Haber

    Alessandro Haber

    Sandri

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RalphRahal

Jan 30, 2025

5/10

Man on Fire (1987) felt like a typical ‘80s action thriller that didn’t do much to stand out. While the premise had potential, the execution was flat, and I found no real connection with any of the characters. The performances felt stiff, and any attempt at emotion seemed forced rather than natural. The film relied on slow zooms and long frozen frames, which were common in that era but didn’t add anything meaningful here. Instead of building tension or depth, these choices made it feel dated and uninspired. It wasn’t a bad movie, but it lacked the intensity and emotional weight that could have made it memorable. The story moved along in a predictable manner without any standout moments to elevate it beyond just another revenge thriller. Compared to the 2004 version, which brought real grit and depth, this one felt hollow. If anything, watching this only made me appreciate how much better the later adaptation handled the same material.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
based on novel or bookbodyguardorganized crimechild kidnappingex-cia agentadult child friendshiplake como, italytraumatized man