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Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Perhaps Bronson's best 80s flick
Review: A solid and very entertaining mid 80s Charles Bronson actioner.

Rivalled only by "The Evil That Men Do" and "10 to Midnight" for the accolade of Bronson's best movie after his 70s heyday.

I've watched this film several times and always enjoy it. Kathleen Wilhoite makes a sparkling and memorable debut and was seen recently in the first season of "24".

Bronson fans are very unlikey to be disappointed in what is - like many later Bronson pics - pretty standard good action fare elevated by the great man's personal charisma. Therefore, this film is perhaps unlikley to ensnare any new converts.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Perhaps Bronson's best 80s flick
Review: A solid and very entertaining mid 80s Charles Bronson actioner.

Rivalled only by "The Evil That Men Do" and "10 to Midnight" for the accolade of Bronson's best movie after his 70s heyday.

I've watched this film several times and always enjoy it. Kathleen Wilhoite makes a sparkling and memorable debut and was seen recently in the first season of "24".

Bronson fans are very unlikey to be disappointed in what is - like many later Bronson pics - pretty standard good action fare elevated by the great man's personal charisma. Therefore, this film is perhaps unlikley to ensnare any new converts.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: murphys law
Review: been there done that seen it. let's move on! typical boring bronson actioner. it is very unpleasant to see bronson during the opening credits get outta bed depressed, pooped, going to the bathroom, guzzle mouthwash, and spit out in yucky fashion. there went my dinner when i saw it on tv. plus the climax w/ bronson chasing the female assassin + some goofy mobsters + a crooked cop in hollywood's famous bradbury building just drags and drags and drags... kathleen wilhoite is cute and ok but where is she now...? haven't seen her since ROAD HOUSE. want a better police thriller? go see NARC on DVD now!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: charles bronson as a cop BLAH BLAH BLAH.....
Review: been there done that seen it. let's move on! typical boring bronson actioner. it is very unpleasant to see bronson during the opening credits get outta bed depressed, pooped, going to the bathroom, guzzle mouthwash, and spit out in yucky fashion. there went my dinner when i saw it on tv. plus the climax w/ bronson chasing the female assassin + some goofy mobsters + a crooked cop in hollywood's famous bradbury building just drags and drags and drags... kathleen wilhoite is cute and ok but where is she now...? haven't seen her since ROAD HOUSE. want a better police thriller? go see NARC on DVD now!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Bronson stinks; Snodgrass shines
Review: Bronson is Bronson--tough, stupid, plugging along. Carrie Snodgrass as the psychopath bent on revenge kills (as nearly as I can tell) seven people in as many different ways as possible, and she loves every minute of it. When she forces the seedy PI to open his mouth ("Say ahhh"), and puts the gun down his throat, I shiver with excitement.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This Murphy's Law? (...)
Review: Charles Bronson is Jack Murphy, a cop under going a bitter divorce who is framed for a series of murders. Since no one believes him, Jack busts loose to solve the crimes himself. Trouble is there is a foul mouthed girl young enough to be his granddaughter handcuffed to him. The two join forces and, as they unravel the clues, the hunters become the hunted. It's the energetic performances by the two female leads (Carrie Snodgress as the revenge seeking killer and Kathleen Wilhoite as the foul mouthed girl handcuffed to Murphy) that lift this routine thriller above the average.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: This Murphy's Law? (...)
Review: Charles Bronson is Jack Murphy, a cop under going a bitter divorce who is framed for a series of murders. Since no one believes him, Jack busts loose to solve the crimes himself. Trouble is there is a foul mouthed girl young enough to be his granddaughter handcuffed to him. The two join forces and, as they unravel the clues, the hunters become the hunted. It's the energetic performances by the two female leads (Carrie Snodgress as the revenge seeking killer and Kathleen Wilhoite as the foul mouthed girl handcuffed to Murphy) that lift this routine thriller above the average.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: murphys law
Review: charles bronson plays jack murphy he is trying to stop a killer jack murphy bronson is framed for murder of his wife he has no choise to escape and find the real killer the movie is full of action and thrilling game of hide and seek the movie is directed by j lee thompson and is one of bronson better older movies a must for all bronson fans

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Don't Blankety-Blank With Jack Murphy!
Review: He throws his groceries at carjackers! He gargles mouthwash! He hates mayonaise! He's an alcoholic! He has a girl 104 years younger than him, hitting on him! His ex wife is a stipper! And he's framed for murder! He's Jack Murphy, a no nonsense cop framed for murder, trying to clear his name...tra-la, tra-la. The plot is as cliche as it can be, but this is Bronson, baby! Us devoted Bronson fans watch his films because he's in them and we all love the charm and presence he brings to the run of the mill 80s action formula. Actually, we could all care less what it's about as long as Bronson's kicking some butt and shooting people from time to time. This film is no exception and will please the diehard Bronson lover in us all. Plus, this movie's got one of the coolest villians that Bronson's been up against. This woman is crazy and dangerous as hell. In one scene she drowns some poor schmuck in a bathtub, then decides to throw a lamp in the tub for some added zing! I hate to sound repetitive, but ah, the 80s! Get Murphy's Law, brothers and sisters. It's a wonderful piece of bric-a-brac for your Bronson collection.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Don't Blankety-Blank With Jack Murphy!
Review: He throws his groceries at carjackers! He gargles mouthwash! He hates mayonaise! He's an alcoholic! He has a girl 104 years younger than him, hitting on him! His ex wife is a stipper! And he's framed for murder! He's Jack Murphy, a no nonsense cop framed for murder, trying to clear his name...tra-la, tra-la. The plot is as cliche as it can be, but this is Bronson, baby! Us devoted Bronson fans watch his films because he's in them and we all love the charm and presence he brings to the run of the mill 80s action formula. Actually, we could all care less what it's about as long as Bronson's kicking some butt and shooting people from time to time. This film is no exception and will please the diehard Bronson lover in us all. Plus, this movie's got one of the coolest villians that Bronson's been up against. This woman is crazy and dangerous as hell. In one scene she drowns some poor schmuck in a bathtub, then decides to throw a lamp in the tub for some added zing! I hate to sound repetitive, but ah, the 80s! Get Murphy's Law, brothers and sisters. It's a wonderful piece of bric-a-brac for your Bronson collection.


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