“Target 1985” is a thriller film that follows Chris Lloyd, a young computer whiz who inadvertently hacks into a government database and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. As he becomes the target of both the CIA and KGB, Chris must use his analytical skills to stay alive in a deadly game of cat and mouse. With intense action sequences and high-stakes espionage, “Target 1985” is a rollercoaster ride of espionage that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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Review
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round. Let me regale you with a tale of the Wild West, a story that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat and clutching your hat for dear life. It’s a story about a man named Walter Lloyd, who finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of life and death. The movie is called “Target,” and it’s one that’ll have you reaching for your six-shooter.
First things first, let me lay out the scene for you. The movie takes place in the late 1800s, in the dusty plains of Texas. There are cowboys aplenty, each with their own motivations and secrets lurking behind their rough exterior. And then there’s Walter Lloyd (played by Gene Hackman), a former soldier turned rancher who just can’t seem to catch a break.
The plot is simple enough – Walter gets caught up in an assassination attempt on the President of the United States while he’s visiting Texas. As luck would have it, Walter is mistaken for one of the assassins and becomes hunted by both lawmen and outlaws alike. With his life on the line and no one to turn to, he sets out on a mission to clear his name and bring the real culprits to justice.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – “This sounds like your run-of-the-mill Western flick.” But let me tell you, dear readers – this movie has twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. There are betrayals aplenty, alliances formed and broken at a moment’s notice, and action scenes that will leave you breathless.
One standout performance comes from Matt Dillon (yes, that Matt Dillon) as Chris Lloyd – Walter’s estranged son who has his own troubled past with his father. Dillon brings an intensity to his role that elevates every scene he’s in. And speaking of intensity, there’s one particular scene where Walter is being shot at while riding a horse that’ll have you gripping your armrests in suspense.
The score for the movie is also worth noting. It’s a mix of traditional Western-style music with some more contemporary elements thrown in for good measure. It’s a bold move, but it pays off – the music serves to heighten the tension and keep you engaged in the action.
Now, let’s talk about the cinematography. The landscapes are breathtakingly beautiful – expansive skies, rolling hills, and sprawling ranches. But it’s not just the wide shots that impress – there are some intimate and emotional moments that are captured perfectly by the camera.
Of course, no movie is without its flaws. There are some moments where characters make decisions that don’t quite make sense or feel out of character. And while Hackman delivers a solid performance overall, there are times where his character falls into cliched Western hero territory.
But even with those flaws, “Target” is a must-watch for any fans of Westerns or action movies in general. It’s a movie that harkens back to a simpler time, when men were men and justice was served at the end of a gun barrel. So gather ‘round the campfire, my friends – it’s time for a good ol’ fashioned tale of revenge and redemption.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 117
- Release : 1985-11-08
- Genre : Action, Thriller
- Cast : Gene Hackman as Walter Lloyd, Matt Dillon as Chris Lloyd, Gayle Hunnicutt as Donna Lloyd, Josef Sommer as Barney Taber, Guy Boyd as Clay
- Crew : Richard D. Zanuck as Producer, Michael Small as Music, Arthur Penn as Director, Jean Tournier as Cinematography, Willy Holt as Production Design
- Popularity 7.034
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : CBS Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
- Summary : A Texan with a secret past searches Europe with his son after the KGB kidnaps his wife.
- Tagline : Nothing exciting ever happened in Chris’ family. But within 48 hours, his mother will be kidnapped, His father will be forced to reveal a secret past and he will find himself at the center of an adventure he never dreamed could happen to him.
