The Hard Way (1991)
Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. John Moss and learn how to act like a real cop. But when Nick drives John crazy with questions and imitating him, he gets in the way of John's pursuit of a serial killer.
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Wow! Such a good movie.
What makes it different from others?
Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
One of my favorite movies of all time,, this one has everything for me,James Woods, steals the show, with all of his wise- cracking, one liners,, Michael J. Fox wasn't bad either,, LL COOL J is in it,, along with Delroy Lindo in supporting roles,, this movie is about an actor who wants to play a cop in one of his upcoming movies,, so he is assigned to do a ride along program with one of new York's toughest detectives,, all the while that this is happening,, there is a crime spree going in,, this crime has a name and it is the PartyCrasher, this villain, is really heinous, vile , and disgusting,, perfect for NYC. all in all I can't remember a funnier cop movie in quite awhile,, I really coulnt' find anything wrong with this movie at all,, would recommend to anyone who likes to laugh.
"The Hard Way"I watched this movie when I was a child and haven't stopped loving it from the second i saw it. Not only Michael J. Fox being my favorite actor, but also the humor both Fox & James Woods bring to this movie. Apart from "Back to the Future" I think this is Michael J. Fox best movie out there.It's a story about an actor who wants to play a cop. In order for him to act as one he must work with one. So he decides to be the partner of a New York Cop (James Woods). All of this while a series killer, the "Party Crasher", is on the loose...If you wanna see a funny action movie go watch this. And don't expect an Oscar-winning performance. Just watch and enjoy
Good action-comedy from veteran director John Badham, a man who usually delivers. James Woods and Michael J. Fox are in good form as angry cop and spoiled movie star respectively.Nick Lang (Fox) decides he wants to do serious movie roles, and works side by side with cop Woods to try and get a feel for life as a New York cop. The pair work very well together (surprisingly), and there are some genuinely funny moments, including some great one-liners and sarcastic humour from James Woods."The Hard Way" never gets too serious, and is good, if light, entertainment.Friday, June 28, 1991 - Greater Union Melbourne
Very entertaining movie, M.J. Fox is great, very good actor, he makes the movie very funny and sympathetic. Also a good scenario for a comedy movie but there are also lots of action scenes and some good quotes that makes you laugh. There is only one scene that annoying is the one M.J. Fox act as Wood's girlfriend and wants from him to say something. Wood's acting was terrible in here and time passed very slow for me but in the other parts of the movie he was good enough. Final of the movie was also very good and thrilling. I gave seven out of ten.