Customer Reviews
Travolta Vs Cage - the ultimate action film - By: Ms. N. F. Jowsey, 07 Apr 2008 
The synopsis above will tell the plot & the general outline of the film which. can I just say, is fantastic; but what it doesnt say is how the two actors Cage & Travolta turn out what is possibly two of the best performances of their professional career. This is when actors are put to the test. Not only do both fully commit to their character & delivering a believable performance that submerses the audience into the plot, when the two actors swap chatacers they take on each others characteristics, movements, posture, facial expressions, & everything that defines how the other actor created their character. Effectively what you will see is Travolta playing Cage playing Travolta, & Cage playing Travolta playing Cage. Its ingenious!
The effect this has on the audience is outstanding, as you cant help but be drawn into the film, holding your breath & sitting on the edge of your seat as each twist turns the plot into a new direction. Althoguh ultimately you know how its going to end, the acting is fantastic, the film is beautifully shot, & it has that perfect balance of intelligent scripting, action, comedy & real emotion. If you get this film there is no way you cannot be entertained. Having seen it for the first time last night, Ive just bought it, & would highly recommend you do the same
Great story, shame about the language... - By: Andrew Taylor, 04 Feb 2008 
I reallly did enjoy this film as I do love the idea of switched identities (e.g. Freaky Friday!) But I belive the films only flaw was the pointless swearing & too much gun violence which could have been halved. However if thats your thing then definatley buy this film, the story does make up for it.
"Excellent Action movie in High Def!" - By: Baz, 15 Jan 2008 'Face/Off' is one of the most unique action films of the '90s -- it abandons convention & embraces John Woo's signature style without compromise. Fans of modern actioners may not be as wowed as audiences were back in 1997 (since the new wave of genre blockbusters have blatantly cribbed from Woo's playbook), but nearly every viewer is likely to find something to love in this wonderfully complex film.
SWITCH /OFF - By: Nevs, 27 Sep 2007 
I've seen some diabolical storylines over the years, but this is amongst the most naff.
Basicallly Nicholas Cage is a good guy, John Travolta isn't. Surgeons swap their faces (under the NHS) & our story continues YAWN, YAWN, YAWN.
Two good actors who should have left the phone switched off when they were auditioned.
How technology can go wrong - By: Jay, 01 Jun 2007 Nicholas Cage completes a hat trick of action movies after 'The Rock' & 'Con Air'. This is the best of the lot.Face Off deals with the switching of identities for police purposes & how this is misused for criminal intent.
The baddy is Nicholas Cage (though he seems good for one half of the movie) & the good guy is Travolta (whose swapped character of Cage is a real slimeballl). A film that shows how technology can go wrong with excellent performances.
