Firepower

Yes pretty much as bad as a movie can be. Cool James Coburn looks ridiculous and is just pathetic in this tribute to the worst in movie making OJ is his usual boofon that does work well in Police Squad but not here Sophia Loren - omg what we're you thinking Add the cruel horrific horse tripping scenes leaves you shaking your head in disgust and horror Shame on everyone involved in this production

This bomb shows that no number of recognizable stars or presumed acting talents can salvage a film constructed with a laughable script, grade- school directing, second-rate sound effects, and a plot with no credibility whatsoever. Spoiler - the last scene with an over-the-hill Victor Mature looking as greasy as ever in a ten second cameo no doubt had every unfortunate viewer reaching for the sickness bag.

Some movies take time to come to full fruition. Astounding cast, great photography, ridiculous set pieces, ludicrous awesome dialog, prime '70s fashion, gimmicks galore, made for TV soundtrack. And just so happens to br one of the many but oblique primary references for Austin Powers series. There's no sense in revealing the myriad idioms that make this a gem; see it for yourself and just be aware that even if you get none of it, its rich with references to an America that all too recently was just as this portrays, plus a whole lot more. CLASSIC great fun.

It is ironic that most of the director Michael Winner's films are pretty awful, there are a couple of exceptions like the original 'Death Wish', but they are few and far between. This movie is full of well known actors just picking up a paycheck, the plot is similar to a Bond film, though far inferior and the stunts are laughable. Just think that people had to go to a cinema to see this dross.

A solid action effort starring James Coburn (which makes it one of his best efforts then). However it's Sophia Loren who is top of the bill, nearing the end of her run as a headline star, she's looking older but on the plus side, she's also looking slimmer than she did in "Arabesque" and thin fabric & cleavage are back on the menu! James Coburn plays a updated version of his character in "A Fist Full Of Dynamite" i.e. with a preference for blowing things up rather than shooting things up. OJ Simpson has a good role as the side kick (but for those who can't separate the man from the character, don't worry, he gets machine gunned, burnt and blown up in the end!) Ellie Wallach, Vincent Gardenia and Jake LaMotta provide some class among the supporting cast. And it's nice to see the much maligned Victor Mature (the Sly Stallone of the 50s) in a small cameo.

Forgettable time-waster, without purpose or meaning. It proves that even a few wild car chases and large-scale explosions can't sustain a desperately uninteresting and uninvolving story. The large cast is largely underused. (*1/2)