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In the 1980s special make-up effects artists became stars, pushing the boundaries of what could be shown on screen as audiences around the world reacted with shock and delight. No surprise then that sooner or later they'd get a movie that made them the hero.
In F/X: Murder by Illusion, Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) is a special effects genius approached by the Department of Justice to fake the death of a gangster about to turn state's evidence. But all is not as it seems. Now someone is trying to kill Rollie, and grizzled cop Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) suspects him of murder. Unable to turn to the police, Rollie goes on the run with only his wits and his special effects expertise to save him. F/X was a smash-hit and a sequel was inevitable. Under the auspices of ace Australian director Richard Franklin (Psycho II), F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion sees Rollie convinced, against his better judgement, to once again use his expertise beyond the silver screen, this time helping to trap a murderer as part of an NYPD sting. When lightning strikes twice and things go wrong, Rollie, his girlfriend Kim (Rachel Ticotin) and her young son Chris are all plunged into danger; only with Leo's help can Rollie keep them safe.
Beloved by a generation of movie fans and featuring two of the most charismatic character actors ever to grace the screen in Brown and Dennehy, F/X and F/X 2 are the kind of charming action-thrillers they just don't seem to be making anymore. Step back into a world of grande illusions!
Product Features
2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of F/X and F/X 2
- Original lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- 60-page perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critics Guy Adams, William Bibbiani, Josh Nelson, and Priscilla Page
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh
- Double-sided fold out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh
- Stickers for the films of Rollie Tyler
DISC 1 - F/X: MURDER BY ILLUSION
- New commentary by film critic Mike White of the Projection Booth Podcast
- New commentary by Dan Martin of 13 Finger FX and filmmaker Jennifer Handorf
- The FX of F/X, a new interview with make-up effects supervisor Carl Fullerton
- F/X Illusions, a new visual essay by film critic Heather Wixson, author of Monsters, Make-up & Effects
- Murder by Illusion, an archive interview with director Robert Mandel
- The Making of F/X, an archive featurette
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
DISC 2 - F/X 2: THE DEADLY ART OF ILLUSION
- New commentary by Dan Martin of 13 Finger FX and filmmaker Jen Handorf
- Art & Illusion, a new interview with make-up effects supervisor Eric Allard
- F/X Magic, a new visual essay by film critic Heather Wixson, author of Monsters, Make-up & Effects
- The Australian Invasion, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- The Making of F/X 2, an archive featurette
- Behind the Scenes
- Inside Eric Allard's Workshop
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- 109 / 108 MINS
- Robert Mandel / Richard Franklin
- 15
- Bryan Brown
- Brian Dennehy
- Diane Venora
- Cliff De Young
English SDH
- 1.85:1
- 1986
- 1991
- English
- 2
- B
- Arrow Video
F/X & F/X 2: The Grande Illusion Limited Edition Blu-ray
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In the 1980s special make-up effects artists became stars, pushing the boundaries of what could be shown on screen as audiences around the world reacted with shock and delight. No surprise then that sooner or later they'd get a movie that made them the hero.
In F/X: Murder by Illusion, Rollie Tyler (Bryan Brown) is a special effects genius approached by the Department of Justice to fake the death of a gangster about to turn state's evidence. But all is not as it seems. Now someone is trying to kill Rollie, and grizzled cop Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) suspects him of murder. Unable to turn to the police, Rollie goes on the run with only his wits and his special effects expertise to save him. F/X was a smash-hit and a sequel was inevitable. Under the auspices of ace Australian director Richard Franklin (Psycho II), F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion sees Rollie convinced, against his better judgement, to once again use his expertise beyond the silver screen, this time helping to trap a murderer as part of an NYPD sting. When lightning strikes twice and things go wrong, Rollie, his girlfriend Kim (Rachel Ticotin) and her young son Chris are all plunged into danger; only with Leo's help can Rollie keep them safe.
Beloved by a generation of movie fans and featuring two of the most charismatic character actors ever to grace the screen in Brown and Dennehy, F/X and F/X 2 are the kind of charming action-thrillers they just don't seem to be making anymore. Step back into a world of grande illusions!
Product Features
2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of F/X and F/X 2
- Original lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- 60-page perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critics Guy Adams, William Bibbiani, Josh Nelson, and Priscilla Page
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh
- Double-sided fold out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh
- Stickers for the films of Rollie Tyler
DISC 1 - F/X: MURDER BY ILLUSION
- New commentary by film critic Mike White of the Projection Booth Podcast
- New commentary by Dan Martin of 13 Finger FX and filmmaker Jennifer Handorf
- The FX of F/X, a new interview with make-up effects supervisor Carl Fullerton
- F/X Illusions, a new visual essay by film critic Heather Wixson, author of Monsters, Make-up & Effects
- Murder by Illusion, an archive interview with director Robert Mandel
- The Making of F/X, an archive featurette
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
DISC 2 - F/X 2: THE DEADLY ART OF ILLUSION
- New commentary by Dan Martin of 13 Finger FX and filmmaker Jen Handorf
- Art & Illusion, a new interview with make-up effects supervisor Eric Allard
- F/X Magic, a new visual essay by film critic Heather Wixson, author of Monsters, Make-up & Effects
- The Australian Invasion, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- The Making of F/X 2, an archive featurette
- Behind the Scenes
- Inside Eric Allard's Workshop
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- 109 / 108 MINS
- Robert Mandel / Richard Franklin
- 15
- Bryan Brown
- Brian Dennehy
- Diane Venora
- Cliff De Young
English SDH
- 1.85:1
- 1986
- 1991
- English
- 2
- B
- Arrow Video
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It is just an Illusion!!!
One of the features of F/X that attracted me was its characters, and a big reason for the film's interest. What they all shared was the ability to create believable people in the midst of a situation that rapidly escalated from odd to bizarre. Without their performances, F/X would not have succeeded, and it certainly wouldn't have lasted. As a buddy action film, F/X 2 has aged surprisingly well. It helps that the two leads are both appealing and that Condon's script offers a few new spins on the original material. Special effects have changed so dramatically since the time of the two F/X films that it's much easier now to overlook their improbabilities. Yesterday's improbability is tomorrow's cliche.
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