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Man on Fire (1987)

R09/04/1987Drama, Thriller1h 33m
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For an ex-CIA agent, the job of bodyguard for a 12-year old girl should have been a breeze…

Overview

Creasy, a traumatized ex-CIA agent, gets a job as a bodyguard for Samantha, the twelve-year-old daughter of a wealthy Italian family living in a swanky villa on the shores of Lake Como.

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    Scott Glenn

    Creasy

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    Jade Malle

    Samantha

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    Brooke Adams

    Jane

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    Jonathan Pryce

    Michael

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    Danny Aiello

    Conti

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    Joe Pesci

    David

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    Paul Shenar

    Ettore

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    Laura Morante

    Julia

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    Alessandro Haber

    Sandri

Man on Fire (1987) felt like a typical ‘80s action thriller that didn’t do much to stand out. While the premise had potential, the execution was flat, and I found no real connection with any of the characters. The performances felt stiff, and any attempt at emotion seemed forced rather than natural. The film relied on slow zooms and long frozen frames, which were common in that era but didn’t add anything meaningful here. Instead of building tension or depth, these choices made it feel dated and uninspired. It wasn’t a bad movie, but it lacked the intensity and emotional weight that could h...