F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion (1991)
Directed by Richard Franklin
Genres - Drama, Science & Technology, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Action Thriller |
Release Date - May 10, 1991 (USA) |
Run Time - 109 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
In F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion, Bryan Brown returns as movie special-effects designer Rollie Tyler. Having barely escaped with his life after being duped and exploited by the villains in the first F/X, he isn't too eager to channel his talents into police work again. He'd much rather design harmless playthings for the kiddies. Still, detective Mike Brandon (Tom Mason) manages to convince Rollie to help the cops trap a dangerous voyeur. When Brandon is killed, Rollie suspects there's more to the story than meets the eye. With the aid of his old buddy Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy, likewise a veteran of the first F/X), Rollie uncovers a vast conspiracy involving both the police and organized crime. Of course, this compels Rollie to come up with a series of dazzling live-action special effects to confound the bad guys.
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special-effects, cover-up, illusion, conspiracy, filmmaker, corruption, mistaken-identity, scheme, con/scam, friendship, investigation, sting [police setup]
