Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Against All Odds

1984Movie121 minEnglish

Having been cut from his professional football team, down-and-out athlete Terry Brogan is in desperate need of money. Crooked nightclub owner and bookie Jake Wise offers Terry a hefty sum to go to Mexico and find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. Terry cannot turn the offer down. When Terry locates Jessie, the two fall in love. Terry reports that he failed to find her, but Jake sends someone else. Terry and Jessie's love must endure unexpected twists.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users79%
Director: Taylor HackfordGenres: Thriller, Crime, Romance, Neo-noir

Plot Summary

A former football star, Terry Brogan, is hired by a wealthy, ruthless real estate developer, Jake Wise, to find his girlfriend, Jessie Wyler. As Terry delves into the investigation, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of betrayal, corruption, and murder, complicated by his lingering feelings for Jessie. The lines between good and evil blur as Terry navigates a treacherous landscape where loyalty is scarce and survival is paramount.

Critical Reception

Against All Odds was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, tense atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Jeff Bridges and James Woods. While some found the plot convoluted, many appreciated its neo-noir elements and compelling thriller aspects. Audiences responded well to the film's suspenseful narrative and romantic undertones.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slick neo-noir aesthetic and suspenseful plot.
  • Jeff Bridges' performance as the morally ambiguous protagonist was widely commended.
  • Some critics found the narrative occasionally predictable and overly intricate.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful storyline and the chemistry between the lead actors. The stylish visuals and intense atmosphere were also noted as positives, though some viewers felt the plot became a bit too convoluted.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic theme song, "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" by Phil Collins, became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Yucatan bliss and Los Angeles thrills**_ An NFL player loses his place on the team in Los Angeles (Jeff Bridges) and is hired by a shady nightclub owner (James Woods) to find his lover who took his money and ran off to the Yucatan coa...