Murder! Special effects? This time it's for real!

Starring: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young, Mason Adams, Jerry Orbach, Joe Grifasi, Martha Gehman

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Nobody cares about making movies about people anymore. All they care about is special effects."– Ellen

Why watch this? A unique spin on the classic frame job, and a nifty way to get out of it.

Plot Summary: A special effects artist named Rollie Tyler is hired by the Justice Department to fake the assassination of a mob informant for a witness protection program. However, after the staged murder, Rollie finds himself double-crossed and targeted by those who hired him. He must then use his skills in illusion and special effects to outwit his pursuers and uncover the conspiracy.

Dad's Preview: This creative film centers on a special effects (FX) guru and a double-cross. It's a lot of fun watching our protagonist and his sidekick outwit his pursuers using the tricks of his special effects trade. Aussie Brian Brown is great as the film's lead, and Brian Dennehy is superb as the diligent police officer who pushes to get at the truth.

Dodi Fayed, Jack Wiener; Orion Pictures