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The stage curtains open ...
"I'd go through a door with you anytime."
Don Johnson, at the height of his fame as Miami Vice's Sonny Crockett, starred in his first real film (having done several others, but nothing like this), "Dead Bang", as a down-on-his-luck police detective who is tracking a killer. This was the film that propelled him to some other notable movie roles once Miami Vice finally aired it's last episode in 1990.
Johnson is Detective Jerry Beck, who is on the trail of a killer which takes him across state lines into some unfriendly territory, pitting him against white supremacists, and crooked cops. While he is trying to locate his man, he is also dealing with his ex-wife, and a widow of a slain police officer ... not to mention, his eye glasses were broken and need replaced or repaired. The action is tight leading to a suspenseful, tension filled, climactic conclusion.
This was a pretty good action movie. I liked Johnson in his role here, as he clearly invests himself into his character. There is a scene where he meets with the department psychiatrist that was noteworthy and memorable as well. One thing that I particularly appreciated about this movie, was seeing William Forsythe (normally reserved for scumbag, contemptible villain types) as the uptight, scrupulous, and anal FBI agent who is offended by off-color language - LOL.
This one gets a solid recommend from me at a strong 7 stars out of 10. It is pretty easy to guess who did it, so the final twist may not surprise you, but the story, acting, and development was very good with some great action sequences along the way. I have seen this more than a few times since its release, and I'm sure I'll be watching it again some time down the road.
score 7/10
Front-Row-Reviews 9 March 2021
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