Target
Target

Movie spotlight

Target

1985
Movie
117 min
English

A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative living a quiet life is forced back into action when his son is kidnapped by a ruthless crime lord. He must use all his skills to rescue his son and dismantle the organization responsible. The stakes escalate as he uncovers a deeper conspiracy that goes beyond a simple ransom demand.

Critical Reception

Target received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Gene Hackman's performance and the film's action sequences. However, some found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other espionage thrillers of the era. Audience reception was generally lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gene Hackman delivers a solid performance as a retired agent thrust back into the field.

  • The action sequences are competent but lack originality.

  • The plot suffers from predictability and relies on familiar genre tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious espionage thriller, but elements were adjusted during production to incorporate more action and a slightly different tone.

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