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Flashpoint (1984)
Rate:
4
Viewed:
1/24
1/24:
Unlike Executive Action, Flashpoint is a banal neo-noir film that
involves a very small connection to the JFK assassination.
When the revelation was made, it's hardly a surprise. The rest of the way is a lot of bitching and "easy
there, partner" reminders by Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson, respectively. One dies, and the other survives to avenge his
death. The end comes which is done well by Rip Torn. As a reward, the lone survivor gets to keep $800,000. Or maybe it should've
been left alone in the first place?
It's true that people connected to the JFK assassination wound up dead. But why is the FBI involved? Shouldn't it
be the CIA instead? Also, I'm surprised to see the headlights are still functional after twenty years buried in the
ground. Meanwhile, Treat Williams and Kris Kristofferson (I didn't know he was a muscular dude) are fine; they do what they can
despite the slow pace.
All in all, if you're crazy about the JFK assassination stuff, Flashpoint might do, but it's a dull movie.