Firewalker
Firewalker

Firewalker

1986Movie104 minEnglish

A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache horde of gold.

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IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Director: Richard BullivantGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

Max Donigan, a down-on-his-luck mercenary, is hired by the rich and beautiful Patricia Winston to escort her to an uncharted island in the Pacific. Their mission is to recover a valuable treasure hidden there by her father. However, they soon discover that they are not the only ones seeking the treasure, and they must battle pirates, a corrupt government official, and the island's treacherous terrain.

Critical Reception

Firewalker was poorly received by critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of Chuck Norris's weaker films, often criticized for its weak script, predictable plot, and uninspired action sequences. The film struggled at the box office and is mostly remembered for its over-the-top premise and the pairing of Norris with Louis Gossett Jr.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and excitement, relying too heavily on Chuck Norris's familiar action persona.
  • The comedic elements fall flat, and the plot is convoluted and unengaging.
  • A forgettable action-adventure film with weak performances and uninspired direction.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Firewalker' is generally negative, with viewers often citing a weak storyline, poor humor, and unconvincing action. Many feel it's a disappointing entry in Chuck Norris's filmography.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, with the island sequences filmed in Big Sur, California, rather than a tropical setting.

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John Chard

John Chard

Max, Leo and Fruitcake. One of the many treasure seeking action adventure films that surfaced after Raiders of the Lost Ark reignited the flames in 81, Firewalker has a somewhat iffy reputation. Yet it's a glorious cheese sandwich of a m...