*** Spoilers in this review ***
Probably my favorite scene in "Against All Odds is at the meeting between Brogan, "Jake" and corrupt rich dude Ben Caxton. Brogan has something of Caxton's and says all he wants in exchange is to get Jake out of his life. Caxton responds, "Why don't I believe you," to which Brogan replies "Because you're a corrupt old man!" The look on Caxton's face is so hilarious, like he's thinking "Yeah, he's got a point there!" LOL.
This film in many ways is a typical Hollywood expose' of the corrupt right-wing "movers and shakers." Hollywood has certainly never been afraid to expose the hypocrisy and corruption that runs rampant among the rich and powerful so-called "movers and shakers" (who nearly always 'move' through lies, underhanded deals, and various other forms of immorality), and Against All Odds is no different.
A good movie, not great, but good. In many ways it's unpleasant to watch because there are so many "bad guys" and only one "good guy" who really is against nearly insurmountable odds. It's not a film I can watch often, but one I catch every few years or so and always re-appreciate. Helps keep me aware of what goes on behind the masks, you might say. The last scene of the film is poignant, no question about that at all. 7/10
Probably my favorite scene in "Against All Odds is at the meeting between Brogan, "Jake" and corrupt rich dude Ben Caxton. Brogan has something of Caxton's and says all he wants in exchange is to get Jake out of his life. Caxton responds, "Why don't I believe you," to which Brogan replies "Because you're a corrupt old man!" The look on Caxton's face is so hilarious, like he's thinking "Yeah, he's got a point there!" LOL.
This film in many ways is a typical Hollywood expose' of the corrupt right-wing "movers and shakers." Hollywood has certainly never been afraid to expose the hypocrisy and corruption that runs rampant among the rich and powerful so-called "movers and shakers" (who nearly always 'move' through lies, underhanded deals, and various other forms of immorality), and Against All Odds is no different.
A good movie, not great, but good. In many ways it's unpleasant to watch because there are so many "bad guys" and only one "good guy" who really is against nearly insurmountable odds. It's not a film I can watch often, but one I catch every few years or so and always re-appreciate. Helps keep me aware of what goes on behind the masks, you might say. The last scene of the film is poignant, no question about that at all. 7/10