Try This One for Size
Try This One for Size

Try This One for Size

1989Movie105 minEnglish

Genial and deceptively tentative insurance company detective Tom Lepski sets out to track down a valuable medieval Russian icon, stolen by master thief Bradley.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: William TannenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former detective, now a disillusioned private investigator, is hired by a beautiful woman to find her missing brother. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving drug trafficking and corruption within the police department. He must confront his own demons and fight for survival to expose the truth.

Critical Reception

Try This One for Size received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and uneven acting, though some acknowledged the film's gritty atmosphere and action sequences. Audiences found it to be a standard, albeit uninspired, entry in the crime thriller genre of the late 80s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar but somewhat engaging crime narrative.
  • Features some decent action sequences that can't quite elevate the mediocre script.
  • Acting performances are generally considered uninspired, with few standing out.

Google audience: Audience feedback is sparse, but generally indicates the film is a forgettable B-movie with a tired plot and unconvincing character portrayals. Some viewers appreciated the straightforward action, while others found it too generic.

Fun Fact

G. Gordon Liddy, known for his role in the Watergate scandal, plays a supporting antagonist character in the film.

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