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F/X2

1991·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic484.5Rotten Tomatoes38%36%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

The Deadly Art of Illusion

F/X man Rollie Tyler is now a toymaker. Mike, the ex-husband of his girlfriend Kim, is a cop. He asks Rollie to help catch a killer. The operation goes well until some unknown man kills both the killer and Mike. Mike's boss, Silak says it was the killer who killed Mike but Rollie knows it wasn't. Obviously, Silak is involved with Mike's death, so he calls on Leo McCarthy, the cop from the last movie, who is now a P.I., for help and they discover it's not just Silak they have to worry about.
90s Action ThrillerPractical Effects ShowcaseConspiracy MysteryBuddy-Cop DynamicsRevenge PlotFast-PacedUndercover InvestigationCat-and-Mouse ChaseSuspenseful Plotting

Crew

Directed by:
Vic Armstrong, Gary Davis, Richard Franklin
Written by:
Bill Condon, Robert T. Megginson, Gregory Fleeman
Produced by:
Bryan Brown, Gail Levin, Lauren Lloyd
Composed by:
Gary Rydstrom, Gary Summers, Lalo Schifrin

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about F/X2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream F/X2 legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

F/X2 is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is F/X2 worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is F/X2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is F/X2?

1 h 48 min

F/X2 runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on F/X2?

Critics43
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see F/X2 much the same way.

Was F/X2 a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$21 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is F/X2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch F/X2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for F/X2 in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does F/X2 use?

Turn in Your BadgeCelebrity ParadoxForeshadowingFaking the DeadChekhov's GunDead Foot LeadfootSuicide by CopJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueEaster EggDeadly Remote Control ToyFake Action PrologueGroin Attackand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for F/X2, including Turn in Your Badge, Celebrity Paradox, Foreshadowing.