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Summary: Truly spectacular.
Review: There's very little I can say about "ffolkes" that hasn't been said before (and better) by others, but I'll try my best.In a complete departure from Bond, Moore portrays Lord ffolkes, an arrogant, eccentric, chauvenistic diver who leads a crack mercenary commando diving team in the employment of Lloyd's of London. Opposite him is Anthony Perkins as Kramer, one of the most dementedly amoral villains I've ever seen on film. Both actors give spectacular, over-the-top performances, which may seem corny and unbelievable if not for the larger-than-life aspect of the film. People who grew up reading Action Force in Marvel's "Battle" magazine will find a lot of similar qualities among the plot and dialog of "ffolkes." It's hard for me to pin down a word to describe that styling, unfortunately.. Overall, this is a classic suspense-thriller, not too tense but not too predictable, with satisfyingly intense (yet relatively bloodless) action sequences. The only downside is that "ffolkes" never spun off into a post-Bond franchise for Mr. Moore..
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Summary: A very underappreciated political-thriller
Review: This 1980 Roger Moore film shows that he could act outside of his James Bond persona. His role as the as Ffolkes --- leader of a band of private anti-terrorist firm --- is as anti-Bond as anything he has ever done. Anthony Perkin's as the main villain is adequate and sometimes his Norman Bates persona seeps through the facade, but not enough to distract.
This film is all Roger Moore. His woman-bashing, cat-loving, cold-blooded, bearded anti-terrorist expert is one of the better characters I have seen on film. All the traits shown initially in Moore's character should make him unlikable, but in the end his character becomes the most intriguing and likable of the bunch. The scenes concerning the negotiations with the terrorists and the plan to retake the off-shore refineries is handle ably and there's not too much unnecessary plot threads to clutter the story. A very good film and very underappreciated as the years go by
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Summary: Fine Action Movie With A Great Performance From Moore
Review: This film took me off guard. Being a big Bond fan, I watched it only for Moore. Not only was this one of his best performances ever, this film was a damn good action movie. James Mason and Anthony Perkins add great support. How could you not like a guy who loves cats and hates women? Ffolkes is the man!
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Summary: Excellent movie, finally on DVD!
Review: This has long been a favorite of mine, and I am thrilled to see it on DVD. A totally opposite, non-Bond role for Roger Moore, he plays it to the hilt. Anthony Perkins is also very good.
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Summary: Excellent movie, finally on DVD!
Review: This has long been a favorite of mine, and I am thrilled to see it on DVD. A totally opposite, non-Bond role for Roger Moore, he plays it to the hilt. Anthony Perkins is also very good.
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Summary: Entertaining movie needs a DVD release
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite action movies, and given the amount of questionnable product that has been announced for DVD release, it's dissapointing that no DVD release has yet been announced. The movie combines a complex and intelligent plot with great acting from Moore, Mason and Perkins. Moore plays against type, playing a crusty chauvanistic commanndo leader. I would heartily recommend this thriller. Now, if only amazon would give us the opportinity to vote for this movie on DVD.
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Summary: A sleeper, not to be missed.
Review: This movie was a real sleeper and most people have never heard of it -- their loss. I have a copy in VHS (poor quality) and was excited to find it in DVD (and much improved in quality). Roger Moore plays Ffolks, a cat loving, needlepointing misogynist who has assembled a team of anti-terrorist operatives. When a oil platform in the North Sea is held hostage, whom can the British government turn to? Ffolks, of course.
The writing is great, the acting (how can you go wrong with James Mason, Anthony Perkins and Roger Moore?) is believable, and the story is still topical today. Get a copy of the DVD, you won't regret it.
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