Film199692 min

The Glimmer Man

Name: The Glimmer Man
Genre: Action, Crime
Released: 1996
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bob Gunton, Brian Cox, Michelle Johnson

Taste attributes: actioncrimedetectivemartial artsespionagemafia/gangstercomedyfasttried & testedunsavouryimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphsunlikely connections

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"Two good cops. One bad situation."

Boxlist takeVery fast and conventional: an unsavoury crime drama, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like comfort over surprises.

Taste details

Pace: very fast · Originality: tried and tested · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

Quality rating

5.1 /10

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No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.

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Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Originality: Tried & tested, where this profile leans fresh / original

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Synopsis

A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

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