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Face/Off

Face/Off

1997
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 18m
FBI agent Sean Archer knows how to stop elusive terrorist Castor Troy. He'll become him. Archer undergoes a futuristic surgery and has Troy's face mapped onto his, then infiltrates the terrorist's world to discover his deadly secrets.
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Face/Off

1997
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
2h 18m
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Rated 30 May 2020
85
63rd
...I will become him.
Rated 15 Apr 2015
80
73rd
I've always been a firm believer that if a film is big enough and stupid enough, it can somehow loop back around to legitimacy and quality. Even if I don't totally understand what's trying to happen here, I have a lot of respect for it. John Woo somehow convinced an American movie audience to sit through 2 and a half hours of Hollywood's best hams screaming at each other through a torrent of sparks, blood, and ass groping. What a beautiful tale of international cultural exchange.
Rated 25 May 2018
74
56th
They're both playing Cage but would you really want it any other way?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
44th
A very silly plot that seems to be designed specifically to deliver us the pleasure of seeing its two stars impersonate one another.
Rated 22 Jan 2007
5
91st
Delirious, over-the-top camp masterpiece stuffed to the brim with hilarious performances (Cage-as-Travolta-as-Cage and vice-versa, Nick Cassavetes, fucking Hyde from That 70s Show, etc.) and of course Woo's trademark balletic gunfighting. One of my goals in life is to live in a house as cool as Cassavetes' character does.
Rated 01 Jan 2008
65
30th
I can only imagine how much better this would have been if I weren't constantly wishing for any two other actors than Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in the lead roles.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
7
57th
Face/Off is one of the most ridiculous and enjoyable action films of the 90's and it's my favourite of John Woo's Hollywood films. Although the concept is completely ludicrous and nonsensical, its all undeniable and hilarious fun. Two incredibly eccentric performances from Travolta & Cage certainly make this film memorable. The hoard of set pieces are as equally enjoyable also. And the standard of action is trademark John Woo. One of the most ridiculous but rewatchable action films ever made.
Rated 01 Oct 2010
88
81st
What's with Travolta rubbing his fingers across his family's face? I've seen this movie 27 times.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
58
28th
A lame dramatic arc is somewhat saved by well directed action sequences and fun hammy performances.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
85
73rd
Face/Off is basically the coolest movie ever made.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
50
25th
The facial expressions pulled off by Cage and Travolta are simply masterful. This is textbook skull acting. There were also explosions and doves and shit I guess. Those faces though, whoa.
Rated 12 Feb 2015
85
85th
Two of Hollywood's most entertaining Large Hams do their best to out-ham each other by each acting like caricatures of the other one. Yes, this does make for great cinema.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
6th
Some cool shots aren't enough to save the ridiculous story.
Rated 23 Aug 2011
9
93rd
Nic Cage is just incredible, one of his best and most hilarious performances. The first 20 minutes are amazing but sadly the film has to take a breather to explain the ludicrous plot. But it's so absurd that I loved it and they don't even pretend to think this is a serious movie which is great. A few slow parts drag it down a bit but the action is really well done and man Nic Cage i cannot get enough. Also, that jail was amazing.
Rated 22 Sep 2012
80
70th
Cage Points: 10 Travolta Points: 10 It's-Even-Got-A-Boat-Chase Points: 60
Rated 21 Jan 2012
84
71st
Nicolas Cage IS John Travolta and John Travolta IS Nicolas Cage in John Woo's FACE/OFF.
Rated 04 Mar 2011
5
42nd
I have seen the face/off of God.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
26th
Probably John Woo's best North American/English language film, but that's not saying much. Preposterously contrived and silly story, with average-at-best action and hammy overacting from Travolta and Cage.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
50
28th
So it's Cage acting as Travolta, and Travolta acting as Cage? Damn. That's like asking a Yorkshire Terrier to act as a Silky Terrier, and vice versa. You don't see that kind of versatility anymore.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
2
39th
Some sort of comedy.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
20
7th
Some fun Woo action, but Nicolas Cage, and John Travolta as Cage, are retarded in this.
Rated 25 Oct 2018
60
40th
Forget anything you may know about medical science
Rated 04 May 2018
6
59th
"Damn! My place is getting FUCKED up!", like somebody just spilled a beer at a party, in response to a double digit casualty FBI raid that spells imminent death for pretty much everybody involved belongs in the conversation regarding the all-time greatest one-liners.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
30th
With the budget that this movie obviously had, would it be so hard to reshoot the scene of the boat crash when both stuntmen look directly at the camera and everyone can plainly see they are not Cage and Travolta? I hate having my intelligence insulted. I expected way better from John Woo on this one.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
85
94th
The best way to get over your dead son is to adopt a new kid who looks exactly like him. I want a sequel called Faces/Off where at least three people switch faces, like the Futurama episode.
Rated 16 Aug 2015
85
85th
A hilariously ludicrous premise that never tries to justify itself as something serious or realistic. The film features Cage and Travolta at their hammiest, with the typical Woo visual embellishments, which is a recipe for greatness.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
80
44th
Clever in a way lesser movies are given credit for. Starts off with Travolta and Cage overacting, preposterous twist leads to Travolta and Cage making fun of each other for being bad actors.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
100
95th
Simply the best bad action movie ever made. Travolta makes the most masterful performace in movie history. John Woo knows how to make the most hilariously amazing action sequences ever. Slow motion doves flying in the air as men dive in slow motion with 2 guns shooting. After watching this movie, you have to ask yourself, "can it get any better?" No, it can't. If i could give this movie a 200, i would.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
45
36th
Nicolas Cage must have gotten into some Viagra before coming on set to film this movie. He was groping anything with tits in this movie, we also know he could eat a peach for hours. He must really like him some produce!
Rated 25 Feb 2007
42
16th
Such a stupid idea for a film. John Travolta is pleasingly unpleasant though, which saved it a bit for me.
Rated 16 Jul 2013
5
73rd
It's like looking in a mirror, only not. Hey Sean, how's your dead son? The man you think is your husband isn't. This nose. This hair. This ridiculous chin. Nothing like having your face cut off to disturb your sleep. Eyes, nose, skin, teeth - it's coming off. I never really enjoyed the Messiah, in fact, I think it's fucking boring. But your voice makes even a hack like Handel seem like a genius. [sings "Hallelujah" along with the choir, then grabs the girl's butt and orgasms]
Rated 29 Mar 2012
61
36th
My favorite thing about this movie is trying to imagine how stoned the guy who came up with the concept was.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
31
18th
John Travolta plays the same character he did in Broken Arrow, only this time he's not as cool or entertaining as before. Nicolas Cage isn't a great actor but he doesn't really have any drawbacks so no real plus or minus from him. Sadly the plot isn't very entertaining and the action isn't anything special either. You could go without seeing this one.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
80
91st
A classic action flick from the golden age of Nicolas Cage. This, Con Air and the Rock are the best showcases of what Cage is truly capable of when he ditches the indy-looking drama crap and makes proper blockbusters. The plot is awesome, the acting is excellent and the action is sheer unmitigated spectacle of intensity rarely seen in cinema history. It's sad to see Nicolas Cage making dramas like the Weather Man and Raising Arizona when he is so obviously a natural born action superstar.
Rated 04 May 2012
4
12th
so bad its good.. I'd like to take his face... off.
Rated 03 May 2018
90
77th
Remember when Nic Cage was in *fun* terrible movies?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
2nd
Dumbest plot of all time.
Rated 17 Aug 2016
9
91st
take a look at the movies that came out twenty years ago and then tell me we were not the luckiest generation. this must be the greatest movie ever made. insane idea flawlessly and unapologetically executed. listen to Patrice O'Neal and Jim Norton's review right after you watch it
Rated 12 Feb 2011
65
45th
The worst part of this movie was trying to explain plot points to my roommate after he walked in halfway through. It's incredibly stupid, longer than it needs to be, and Travolta and Cage overact 90% of the time but I must admit I enjoyed most of it. It's so cheesy, that it's often fun and I do like Cage more than the normal person. John Woo's action sequences being enjoyable also helps it's watchability.
Rated 09 Nov 2010
82
89th
John Woo at his best during his Hollywood years. All the typical woo stuff... great , super stylized action, a fast moving script, Mexican standoff's and of course.. the white doves. Woo's second best, without a doubt.
Rated 15 Jun 2011
80
78th
One of the most interesting films in Woo's filmography, an American action film which pushes both the level of ridiculousness and its visceral nature to the furthest. Its premise, while absurd, also opens up a new level of twisted and fascinating takes on genre conventions, making it still unique. The French filmmaker Jacques Rivette was disgusted by the film, and its easy to see why, but it is a film that is able to combine a nastier edge with ludicrous action to create a compelling movie.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
69
65th
The concept is pure stupidity, and there are more than a few moments of pure cheese. But "Face/Off" never takes itself seriously, and it works quite well. Cage and Travolta are both entertaining enough and Woo as ever can string an action sequence together pretty well.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
62
42nd
Over the top doesn't begin to describe this actioner from John Woo, who made two of the best action movies ever (Killer and Hard Boiled) and then two of the most Travolta action movies ever (this and Broken Arrow). Here he tries to out crazy Nic Cage. I guess he didn't get the memo that that can't be done.
Rated 17 Feb 2015
65
38th
Some films of the 1990s are so excessive, so louche that it's like they had so much money they didn't know what to do with it.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
85
94th
Cinematic entertainment of the highest order.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
4
51st
I pity those of you who can't appreciate how hilarious this is. Weeeeee what a predicament!
Rated 28 Jan 2007
50
15th
Face/Off is quite entertaining and it has some really cool set pieces, but the story is just ridiculous, and having both Nicolas Cage and John Travolta in the same movie leads to a total smugness overload.
Rated 19 Jul 2011
100
94th
i hate this forehead
Rated 16 Dec 2021
85
94th
phenomanal acting, insane epic action scenes, beutiful soundtrack but could be louder in parts. but what a mad story and it really stood out completely. WOW
Rated 14 Aug 2007
37
26th
Some interesting exchanges and nice perspectives, but generally uninteresting and reaching.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
3
61st
This movie doesn't make a shred of god-damned sense. The entire premise is goofy as hell. Still, it's wildly entertaining and John Woo doesn't disappoint.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
75th
Pretty fun movie, Nicholas Cage and John Travolta are really good.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
0
0th
This film made me angrier than anything else in recent memory.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
14
1st
Shit. Fucking awful.
Rated 13 Jan 2023
87
95th
Holy shit this movie is insane! Travolta and Cage going totally all out on performances, across from each other is totally epic. Direction by John Woo drenches the whole movie in so much style and epicness that it all simply works. "I'll take his face -pause- off. Face. Off" The face touching is the icing on the cake lmaooo
Rated 14 Jan 2011
95
75th
2-3
Rated 13 Feb 2010
48
16th
Heh..
Rated 21 Jun 2010
90
54th
Very unique storyline and Champion Acting! From acting out one persona, then suddenly shifting to a completely opposite one, and NAILING it, Nicolas Cage and John Travolta are two diamonds in this movie. You even get John Woo and all his explosions, wicked chase scenes and yes, even the ridiculous yet hilarious punch-lines. "ARE YOU READY!? READY FOR THE BIG RIDE BAAAAAABY!"
Rated 16 May 2008
90
93rd
God Damn it this is amazing.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
90
66th
John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in an act-off...I mean, a face-off. Good times, with random slow-mo doves brought to you by John Woo.
Rated 14 May 2008
75
67th
Unique story line, and good leading cast.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
0th
Tried watching it twice, and had trouble getting through it both times.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
90
78th
Very good for a non-Hong Kong John Woo movie!
Rated 05 Aug 2010
80
0th
Face Off............
Rated 27 Nov 2021
71
11th
Stayed for the memes
Rated 07 Jun 2020
50
28th
Completely ridiculous premise for a film that works because it embraces this ridiculousness (a very self-aware film). I've seen it more than once so I clearly enjoy it on some level. Cage and Travolta are a perfect fit for such a film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
95th
This, in my judgement, is the single best pure action movie ever produced in Hollywood. Period.
Rated 28 Mar 2011
0
0th
THIS IS THE MOST SILLY FILM OF ALL TIME.
Rated 16 Jan 2016
82
28th
I don't like action-based movies but Face-Off is a huge exception. I like the way Travolta acts despite Cage. It is a good example for action movies.
Rated 18 Jan 2013
95
97th
Masterful action!
Rated 28 Mar 2007
70
56th
The main plot point is extremely tough to swallow, but implausible though it is, if you can buy it you'll have a good time with this over-the-top action film, with wit and style reminiscent of THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY (with even a muti-party showdown done in that style thrown in). If only the first third of the film were handle better, this would be an action masterpiece, but it's still quite impressive. John Woo's best film since THE KILLER, and Travolta and Cage are fun too.
Rated 24 Jul 2008
20
1st
Lame...lame...lame...
Rated 10 Jul 2021
70
68th
2012-07-06: 75
Rated 28 Aug 2007
90
31st
Excelent actuation of an actor that has only 3 or 4 different faces... It's the best he con possibly do. Ever.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
70
59th
Tries to have one-liners that will become "cultish" and adds tons of action, but ends up being a bit silly in the end.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
80
87th
Awesome. My favourtie Nicholas Cage movie of TIME.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
65
15th
The concept has lots of potential. After that idea wears off, though, it's an okay film. The action is passable with a few fun sections.
Rated 02 Feb 2017
70
73rd
Great movie with an epic feel to it. The fight good vs evil carries the viewer along. Both main characters are well made - I think it's Cage's best performance.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
91
77th
John Travolta and Nicolas Cage play cat-and-mouse (and literally play each other) against a beautifully stylized backdrop of typically elegant, over-the-top John Woo violence.
Rated 06 Mar 2008
57
25th
The most ridiculous plot of any movie I've ever seen. It's got some good action scenes, but is this really the best plot they could come up with?
Rated 13 May 2009
60
41st
rewatched it. man the premise is ridiculous and it wasn't as fun as I remembered. prolly still giving it too high of a score but wotevz i still sorta like it, and worth it for the classic cage screaming moment when he tells travolta to die.
Rated 16 Feb 2018
20
2nd
This movie as a comedy is kind of ok. It grants you a good laugh or two. Nick cage is really funny. But, seriously, this movie is as terrible as it gets. It is the dumbest plot ever - the people would need to be really stupid to agree to do the things they do on the movie.
Rated 14 May 2019
60
39th
nicolas cage'in müzesi yapılmalı. belki henüz böyle bir kabul yok ama şaka maka brando'dan sonra popüler sinemada oyunculuk tekniği açısından en büyük atılımı yapan insan. travolta'yı cage taklidinde izlemek zorunda kalmasak şurda mesela filmin değeri ekstra yükselirdi. hep woo gibi yönetmenlerle çalışmış olsa her şey bambaşka olurdu belki de kariyer seyri açısından.
Rated 26 Oct 2011
65
42nd
My opinion of this film is all over the place. But bottom line is that it isn't a good movie, but I'll be damned if I don't switch to it every time I see it on tv. I think it has to take a spot on my list of so-bad-it's-good films.
Rated 04 Dec 2006
80
36th
Nice actors performances
Rated 12 Dec 2006
54
8th
I just couldn't get past that retarded premise.
Rated 16 Aug 2007
5
1st
This is one of the worst movies of all time. Almost worth seeing just for that.
Rated 10 Aug 2014
55
35th
Truthfully, this is an entertaining action film with a cool premise and some cool scenes. This and the acting of both Cage and Travolta stood out. Yet the plot is less than weak and way too drawn out. That and the sometimes distracting direction can be very annoying. Less than average.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
82
65th
Trashy fun once you get past the outrageous plot. Best rendition of Papa's Got a Brand New Bag in movie history...
Rated 15 Oct 2009
70
6th
okay action film, fairly classic Woo film. in my good books because it really strikes a difference between character and actor.
Rated 31 May 2008
25
8th
Utterly ridiculous.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
85
59th
Solid action movie with one or two flaws.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
50
21st
I don't know what to say about this. Should have been entertaining but was just dull. Perhaps I was in a huff.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
40
32nd
I love this movie partly because it is so terrible.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
30
8th
Ridiculous garbage.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
70
69th
"Face/Off" is preposterous but hopefully doesn't take itself too seriously. The script is kinda sketchy, yet the action makes up for it, as does the way that the lines between the two main characters and their lives become increasingly blurry as the film progresses. John Travolta and Nicolas Cage have some great moments and some mediocre ones as well, similarly to director John Woo, who at times displays an exciting sense for aesthetics in his action and at times just feels a little expendable.
Rated 07 Oct 2012
64
21st
nick cage giving a show with his over-the-top acting.
Rated 20 Jan 2012
60
10th
Cage and Travolta actually do a pretty convincing flip floor of characters in this, and the action is fun enough, but its just not up to par with Woo's other flicks.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
52
11th
A fairly forgettable thriller. Your enjoyment of this film will largely depend on your reaction to the two male leads. If you don't like them as actors, this film is not going to convert you.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
65
85th
There's some great scenes in this, and the action is good. Not a perfect film by any means, and perhaps it requires a certain sense of humor to enjoy it like I do. Weird is the adejctive that best describes the acting, and some will find it off-putting.

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