Against All Odds (Special Edition)

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Summary: Great Flick
Review: Hey, this movie has it all....Sexy women (Rachel Ward) Sexy men (Jeff Bridges) and even a few "Swarmy" types (Richard Widmark) and (James Woods). It is a REAL People Movie...This kind of thing happens all the time..Great directing , Great music W/Phil Collins and the incredible Larry Carlton. Great scenary in Mexico and L.A.! Then just when you thought it couldn't get any better, there is "High Speed" car scene that will make your palms sweat !! Other than that its a pretty good movie.

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Summary: Great DVD transfer!!!!!!
Review: I have always liked this film, but felt that it was poor quality on VHS, but now with DVD, it looks brand new, I hesitated, but bought it & it shines on DVD!!!!!, & is loaded with extras, the film stars Jeff Bridges as a down-on-his-luck football player who winds up being let go, like many, he is in over his head & needs money, James Woods is the answer to his problems so it seems, Woods hires his somewhat friend to find his girlfriend(Ward) who has fled to Mexico to escape his wrath, Bridges reluctantly agrees, & eventually finds her only to fall in love with her, the love scenes are steamy to say the least, but eventually she flees back to Woods after a mishap befalls her & Bridges, once back in L.A., Bridges is then hit with all kinds of mishaps involving blackmail that could destroy him & ultimately Woods, the movie then switches gears as Woods & Bridges try desperately to out do one another, it is clear that a love tri-angle is apparent in that Woods somehow senses Ward's desire for Bridges, this is the kind of movie that the viewer has to follow closely to understand what is going on, it is well-directed in that it keeps you guessing, with real-estate deals that may or may not be fraudelent, with Bridges, Woods, & Ward caught up in the mix, again, you really have to follow the story, with great sceneries in Mexico & L.A., this is truly a great film & probabaly one of Bridges & Woods best. Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!

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Summary: Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward make a good couple on-screen.
Review: I highly recommend buying this "Special Edition" DVD of AGAINST ALL ODDS (1984). First of all, the screen size is widescreen, but not the squeezy frame. This is almost a full screen. There is so much more to the picture left, right, and up and down. Beautiful locations. This DVD also includes two music videos, Phil Collins, "Take A Look At Me Now" and Kid Creole & The Coconuts, "My Male Curiosity". Also in the Special Features section are 20 minutes of deleted scenes you will finally see here. Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward really make a good couple on-screen. Good acting. Rachel Ward is excellent. I wish they could have made another film together.

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Summary: Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward make a good couple on-screen.
Review: I highly recommend buying this "Special Edition" DVD of AGAINST ALL ODDS (1984). First of all, the screen size is widescreen, but not the squeezy frame. This is almost a full screen. There is so much more to the picture left, right, and up and down. Beautiful locations. This DVD also includes two music videos, Phil Collins, "Take A Look At Me Now" and Kid Creole & The Coconuts, "My Male Curiosity". Also in the Special Features section are 20 minutes of deleted scenes you will finally see here. Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward really make a good couple on-screen. Good acting. Rachel Ward is excellent. I wish they could have made another film together.

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Summary: one of the worst movies of all time
Review: I just saw this movie for the first time and all I can say is, I want those two hours of my life back. Rachel Ward's character gives new meaning to the term "useless female". She was great in the Thorn Birds but she acts exactly the same way here. Jeff Bridges & James Woods do ok here but they're not really likeable, and in the end, nothing seems to change much for the leads. Because of that, I don't understand why the title is "Against All Odds"...

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Summary: one of the worst movies of all time
Review: I just saw this movie for the first time and all I can say is, I want those two hours of my life back. Rachel Ward's character gives new meaning to the term "useless female". She was great in the Thorn Birds but she acts exactly the same way here. Jeff Bridges & James Woods do ok here but they're not really likeable, and in the end, nothing seems to change much for the leads. Because of that, I don't understand why the title is "Against All Odds"...

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Summary: A stunning film, I watch it again and again!
Review: I think this is definitely one of the greatest films of all time. Taylor Hackford's directing was spectacular, he truly did a terrific job, and so did the actors. And it is a very interesting story as well. You get fascinated with the plot and a lot of anticipation, and the ending is fully unpredictable, which makes this film even more special. I was really moved, impressed and amazed the first time I watched it. "Against All Odds" is a powerful, fabulous, flawlessly-made piece of work. I heartily recommend it.

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Summary: WHAT HAPPENS TO WASHED UP FOOTBALL PLAYERS?
Review: In "Against All Odds", Jeff Bridges plays an aging football player, Terry Brogan, who is released from the LA Outlaws after he injures his shoulder. He blew millions of dollars and is left with nothing more than a Porsche that isn't even paid for. What's the poor guy to do? Work for a slimeball named Jake Wise (played flawlessly by James Woods...of course) and stalk the guy's ex-girlfriend (Rachel Ward). Terry ends up falling in love with Jake's girlfriend and tries to protect her from her ex. If you respect free-spending, point shaving athletes who treat women like dirt then you will enjoy Bridges' character. I find it hard to empathize with him and I really didn't care if he got the girl in the end or not. "Against All Odds" is yet another flick with a protagonist who is difficult to care about. Terry was offered a coaching job after his football career had ended and he should've jumped at the chance instead of becoming involved with shady activities. Then maybe the viewer would actually care about what happens to him.

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Summary: WHAT HAPPENS TO WASHED UP FOOTBALL PLAYERS?
Review: In "Against All Odds", Jeff Bridges plays an aging football player, Terry Brogan, who is released from the LA Outlaws after he injures his shoulder. He blew millions of dollars and is left with nothing more than a Porsche that isn't even paid for. What's the poor guy to do? Work for a slimeball named Jake Wise (played flawlessly by James Woods...of course) and stalk the guy's ex-girlfriend (Rachel Ward). Terry ends up falling in love with Jake's girlfriend and tries to protect her from her ex. If you respect free-spending, point shaving athletes who treat women like dirt then you will enjoy Bridges' character. I find it hard to empathize with him and I really didn't care if he got the girl in the end or not. "Against All Odds" is yet another flick with a protagonist who is difficult to care about. Terry was offered a coaching job after his football career had ended and he should've jumped at the chance instead of becoming involved with shady activities. Then maybe the viewer would actually care about what happens to him.

Rating:
Summary: WHAT HAPPENS TO WASHED UP FOOTBALL PLAYERS?
Review: In "Against All Odds", Jeff Bridges plays an aging football player, Terry Brogan, who is released from the LA Outlaws after he injures his shoulder. He blew millions of dollars and is left with nothing more than a Porsche that isn't even paid for. What's the poor guy to do? Work for a slimeball named Jake Wise (played flawlessly by James Woods...of course) and stalk the guy's ex-girlfriend (Rachel Ward). Terry ends up falling in love with Jake's girlfriend and tries to protect her from her ex. If you respect free-spending, point shaving athletes who treat women like dirt then you will enjoy Bridges' character. I find it hard to empathize with him and I really didn't care if he got the girl in the end or not. "Against All Odds" is yet another flick with a protagonist who is difficult to care about. Terry was offered a coaching job after his football career had ended and he should've jumped at the chance instead of becoming involved with shady activities. Then maybe the viewer would actually care about what happens to him.