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Face/Off (1997) 7.3
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7.3/10 from 266,409 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 530 user | 156 critic | 25 from Metacritic.com To foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent undergoes a face-transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a ruthless terrorist. But the plan backfires when the same criminal impersonates the cop with the same method. Director:John Woo |
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Sean Archer, a very tough, rugged FBI Agent. Who is still grieving for his dead son Michael. Archer believes that his son's killer is his sworn enemy, a very powerful criminal, Castor Troy. One day, Archer has finally cornered Castor, however, their fight has knocked out Troy cold. As Archer finally breathes easy over the capture of his enemy, he finds out that Troy has planted a bomb that will destroy the entire city of Los Angeles and all of its inhabitants. Unfortunately the only other person who knows its location is Castor's brother Pollux, and he refuses to talk. The solution, a special operation doctor that can cut off people's faces, and can place a person's face onto another person. Archer undergoes one of those surgeries to talk to Pollux. However, Castor Troy somehow regains consciousness and now wants revenge on Archer for taking his face. Not only is Troy ruining Archer's mission, but his personal life as well. Archer must stop Troy again. This time, it's personal. Written by John Wiggins
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face transplant | death of child | title spoken by character | face | bomb |Taglines:
To destroy your enemy, you must find him, face him, and then... become him. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for intense sequences of strong violence, and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
27 June 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Face Off See more »Box Office
Budget:
$80,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,387,530 (USA) (27 June 1997)Gross:
£6,163,073 (UK) (2 January 1998)Company Credits
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By Andrew Farriss & Michael Hutchence
Performed by INXS
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
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The main character is named Sean Archer. Sagittarius the Archer, one of the constellations of the zodiac, is diametrically opposite (half-way around the year from) the constellation Gemini. Castor and Pollox are the two major stars in the constellation Gemini. See more »Goofs
(at around 56 mins) When Castor as Archer reads Eve's journal the latest date reads the 17th which would put it the day before the bomb at the convention center was to explode. But as he reads it, the text states the Archer had come home after catching Castor and told her that he had to go back on assignment. The events described would actually have happened on the 7th, according to the movie's time line. See more »Soundtracks
Don't Lose Your HeadBy Andrew Farriss & Michael Hutchence
Performed by INXS
Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
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This is simply the best action movie I have ever seen. Very few movies come close, but don't overtake, this masterpiece. John Woo has unleashed an action movie that all should see at least once. And all action fans should own. The action scenes are fast and furious, the script is great, and the story is pretty good, and John Travolta and Nicholas Cage give excellent performances. See this movie now if you haven't already, or if you just haven't seen it recently you will not be disappointed. This movie would get 10 out of 10 from me.