Movie

Face/Off

1997 · 139 min

A wildly operatic action spectacle that keeps you gripped with its absurd premise, stylish shootouts and gleefully over-the-top performances.

Tagline: In order to trap him, he must become him.
Overview: In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
How it feels: Tense, dark, absurd and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, identity, family, obsession
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
identity
family
obsession
betrayal
Places: big city
prison
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild