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The Hard Way (1991)

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Reviews Counted:17

Fresh:14

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Los Angeles glitz meets New York grit in director John Badham's action-packed comedy. In New York's Times Square a billboard looms larger than life for a new Hollywood blockbuster starring Nick... Los Angeles glitz meets New York grit in director John Badham's action-packed comedy. In New York's Times Square a billboard looms larger than life for a new Hollywood blockbuster starring Nick Lang (Michael J. Fox), an Indiana Jones-style superstar. The real Nick Lang is holed up in a neighboring apartment studying every move and mannerism of Lieutenant John Moss (James Woods), a hard-nosed, streetwise cop who has been taken off of a serial killer case for a new assignment: showing the Hollywood star how a real cop lives, in preparation for a new film role. With rapid-fire dialogue and a hysterical high-energy performance, Fox brilliantly parodies a spoiled Hollywood celebrity complete with model girlfriends, and a tough cookie agent played with ease by Penny Marshall. Woods ignites the screen as the explosive New York cop who must learn how to get along with his new "partner." [More]

Starring: James Woods, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra

Starring: James Woods, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, Penny Marshall, LL Cool J, Christina Ricci, Luis Guzmán, Delroy Lindo

Director: John Badham

Director: John Badham

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03/26/09
Variety
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Along with some good laughs, there's also a bit of effective tension.

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05/15/07
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

An underrated buddy flick with an original twist and some outstanding stunt work.

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03/04/06
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

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02/17/06
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly
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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

Fox and Woods let off some good sparks in a vivacious, witty and fast romp

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02/07/06
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Film Threat

Utterly unremarkable, but harmless and not without its charms.

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12/09/05
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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06/12/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
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01/08/04
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

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11/13/03
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
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11/07/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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09/30/03
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01/27/03
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

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01/15/03
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
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11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

An amusing diversion, with Woods and Fox perfectly cast.

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09/03/02
Chuck Rudolph
Chuck Rudolph
Matinee Magazine

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08/30/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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07/29/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Surprisingly likable buddy action-comedy, thanks in no small part to James Woods and Michael J. Fox.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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