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Against All Odds (1984)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Taylor Hackford
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Alex Karras, James Woods, Jane Greer, Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, Richard Widmark
Published ID: 500
UPC: 043396007796,
Plot: A remake of Jacques Tourneur's noir classic Out of the Past (1947), in this version a labyrinthine web of corruption touches on the world of pro football. When an injury-riddled body causes pro football player Terry Brogan (Jeff Bridges) to be cut by his team, Jake Wise (James Woods), a shady gambler friend, hires him to locate his spoiled, erratic girlfriend Jessie (Rachel Ward). Terry's attempt to glean Jessie's whereabouts from the girl's coldly aristocratic mother (Jane Greer) leads to a lucrative counteroffer to keep Jessie away from Jake if he finds her. After refusing, Terry heads for scenic Cozumel, where he eventually runs down the stunning young woman. A mutual attraction quickly develops and the pair are less than eager to return to California. Painfully, Terry tells Jessie about his involvement in a betting scandal which has put him under Jake's control. Meanwhile Jake, who is angered by the delay, senses that something is going on, and sends Terry's conditioning coach, Sully (Alex Karras), to find the couple. When he finally locates them, sweatily making love in a Mayan temple, tragedy ensues, spinning the ill-fated Terry into a world of boundless deceit and corruption. ~ Michael Costello, All Movie Guide
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Great movie
Added 6/14/2009

This is really a good movie. After watching it, I turned around and watched it again. This movie will draw you in, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, and Rachel Ward are great together. its got a little bit of everything...action, drama, etc..
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Smokin' Hot Love Scenes
Added 4/10/2009

From the Phil Collins title song to the soundtrack of the steamy love scenes, car racing, & playing detective, the music is the best co-star. Anytime you want to relive the feel of this movie, just pop in the soundtrack CD, especially if you're on a long drive at night - I guarantee the distance will disappear! The feel of this movie is what grabs you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's not gonna win any Oscars, but you'll enjoy watching it. My favorite scene is the car race on a packed city road - now that's my kind of fun!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great shots of Mexico
Added 9/8/2008

The main reason I got this movie was because I had heard parts of it were shot on Isla Mujeres, a little island off of Cancun where I love to travel. I did recognize the scenes from there, plus there are good scenes of Tulum as well. The plot is pretty basic...Kurt Russell is a football player who loses his job. James Woods hires him to look for his girlfriend (Rachel Ward) who left him and ran off to Mexico. Russell finds her and they fall in love, but Ward has some quirky personality traits and ends up back in the states with Woods. I kind of lost interest when the plot shifted to the states. It's definitely not the best movie these three have done, but it's worth it for the scenes of Mexico.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Not aging well
Added 7/28/2008

Twenty-five years ago, this thing was a hit, I guess. It's fun to see the 35 yr old Jeff Bridges pretend to be a football player and the crazed James Woods acting crazed, even way back then. Rachel Ward has a very bad case of 80s hair. What was she thinking? The plot is some silliness about football, betting, corruption and star-crossed lovers in Cozumel and LA. You're rewarded with the theme song by Phil Collins. Now, I know what the song is about, but it's still lame.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
worth watching
Added 1/8/2008

This is an outstanding movie, especially if someone has ever broken your heart. The music is fantasic,Phil Collins. Sit and watch it... you won't be disappointed especially if you are a romatintic. Take achance,you won't be sorry--Bo
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great movie
Added 6/14/2009

This is really a good movie. After watching it, I turned around and watched it again. This movie will draw you in, Jeff Bridges, James Woods, and Rachel Ward are great together. its got a little bit of everything...action, drama, etc..
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Smokin' Hot Love Scenes
Added 4/10/2009

From the Phil Collins title song to the soundtrack of the steamy love scenes, car racing, & playing detective, the music is the best co-star. Anytime you want to relive the feel of this movie, just pop in the soundtrack CD, especially if you're on a long drive at night - I guarantee the distance will disappear! The feel of this movie is what grabs you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's not gonna win any Oscars, but you'll enjoy watching it. My favorite scene is the car race on a packed city road - now that's my kind of fun!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great shots of Mexico
Added 9/8/2008

The main reason I got this movie was because I had heard parts of it were shot on Isla Mujeres, a little island off of Cancun where I love to travel. I did recognize the scenes from there, plus there are good scenes of Tulum as well. The plot is pretty basic...Kurt Russell is a football player who loses his job. James Woods hires him to look for his girlfriend (Rachel Ward) who left him and ran off to Mexico. Russell finds her and they fall in love, but Ward has some quirky personality traits and ends up back in the states with Woods. I kind of lost interest when the plot shifted to the states. It's definitely not the best movie these three have done, but it's worth it for the scenes of Mexico.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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