Action Jackson
Action Jackson

Action Jackson

1988Movie96 minEnglish

Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users70%
Director: Craig R. BaxleyGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Sergeant Jericho Jackson, a tough Detroit cop, is framed for murder by a powerful auto magnate and his corrupt associates. Framed and fired, Jackson goes on the run to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy involving drug smuggling and murder. He must fight his way through a brutal underworld to expose the truth and bring the villains to justice.

Critical Reception

Action Jackson was met with a generally mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging its energetic action sequences and Carl Weathers's charismatic performance, while others criticized its formulaic plot and excessive violence. Audiences, however, seemed to enjoy the over-the-top action and stylish presentation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish action and Carl Weathers's leading man presence.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and over-the-top violence.
  • A fun, if somewhat mindless, 80s action flick.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining and action-packed 80s throwback, appreciating its straightforward plot and charismatic lead, though some noted it could be gratuitous.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film features a memorable scene where Carl Weathers's character, Sergeant Jericho Jackson, uses a car antenna to disable a pursuer's vehicle.

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JPV852

JPV852

Poor man's action-comedy from the 80s tries so hard to make Carl Weathers a star and while he can have his charms, he's saddled with awful one-liners that even for the time were bad, and not at all funny. Rather thin story which is fine but...