Rollie Tyler, Hollywood's best special effects man, is commissioned to execute a murder that can only be carried out through the use of his incredible skills. However, it later becomes unclear as to whether Rollie is the "weapon" or the victim.
Review 1:
"...A crowd-pleasing popcorn picture....[The] special effects, stunts and special makeup are all they needed to be -- top drawer..."
Source: Variety
01/29/1986
Review 2:
"...A cheerful send-up....The zest one associates with special-effects-filled B-pictures..."
Source: New York Times
p.C4 02/07/1986
Review 3:
"...A sophisticated, savvy film....Every character in F/X is carefully and vividly drawn..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C1 02/06/1986
Review 4:
"...A rousing crowd-pleaser....[With] sly against-type casting that works..."
Source: USA Today
p.10E 06/23/2000