Product Details

• Actors: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Rachel Ticotin, Joanna Gleason, Philip Bosco
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Subtitles: Spanish, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• DVD Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 079284579X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,554 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "F/X 2 - The Deadly Art of Illusion" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Special effects master rollie tyler is back in this all-new action/thriller that pits him against a serial killer and an underworld conspiracy. Special features: theatrical trailer and subtitles in french and spanish. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 06/18/2002 Starring: Bryan Brown Brian Dennehy Run time: 108 minutes Rating: R Director: Richard Franklin

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable sequel, September 7, 2000

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Stephen A. Haines (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: F/X 2 - The Deadly Art of Illusion [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It's not often we see a sequel that excels the original, but F/X 2 is impressive in accomplishing just that. In this version, Brown has left the film world to work on special effects for himself. He's into toys this time, and Bluey, his remote robot is a prize! Again, the Mafia is involved in the story development, this time over a set of gold coins stolen from a Vatican art exhibit years ago. Brown's again co-opted by corrupt cops [what an enduring theme!] and again he's on the run. This time, Dennehy extends his 'good cop' role from the first F/X in coming to Rollie's aid.

Unlike the first film, F/X 2 raises Brian Dennehy's participation significantly, giving him many opportunities to engage in droll wit. He manages the role with style and honesty. The exchanges with Joanna Gleason as the Ass't DA are quality Dennehy. Gleason herself adds a lustre to the film, providing an engaging contrast to Rachel Ticotin's role as Tyler's girl friend.

F/X 2, likes it predecessor, is a timeless film. The repeated themes of corrupt cops and Mafia intrigues doesn't make this film boring. Quite the opposite, showing how prevalent and wide ranging their activities can be, both for good as well as sinister reasons. This film is worth a place in your inventory, if for no other reason than Brown's performance. He's a quality actor when given the opportunity - and this film was an even better expression of his worth than the original.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Sequel, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: F/X 2 - The Deadly Art of Illusion (DVD)

This movie's villian, Cylack, was brilliant. Also, who can forget the moving scene where Neely elicits the location of the medalions from the dying con? This scene was brilliantly acted, full of emotion and pathos. In short, the villians Cylack and Neely made this movie superb.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better Than I Remembered, June 29, 2000

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This review is from: F/X 2 - The Deadly Art of Illusion (DVD)

I watched both "F/X" films at the same time and was surprised that the second one holds up better than the first. This movie has a raffish charm, like Hitchcock in his playful "To Catch a Thief" mode. Highly recommended.