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Ricochet (1991)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
10/04, 5/06
5/06:
Showcasing Denzel Washington at top of his physical peak, Ricochet is a fine film that moves well for a thriller
but is ultimately marred by Ice-T's presence and bad ending.
My absolute favorite scene is when Denzel Washington took off his clothes during the hostage crisis. The whole thing makes
no goddamn sense, but it's a great movie moment nonetheless. Denzel Washington gives an outstanding performance and shines
like a 24-karat gem. John Lithgow plays a mean guy well once again.
The film loses its focus toward the finish line because Nick Styles isn't yet out of the woods as he's still implicated in
the murder of his partner. There's the videotape of him having sex with a prostitute along with the pool shaming incident and
what happened with the clown in public.
All in all, Ricochet is an enjoyable Denzel Washington picture that leaves behind many loose ends.