Critics often note that it’s always fun to watch Hackman "at his best," and here he brings a weary, human quality to the action hero archetype.
If you're looking to revisit this classic, you can find the Target (1985) Blu-ray or read more community perspectives on IMDb and Letterboxd . Target (1985)
Directed by the legendary ( Bonnie and Clyde ) and starring Gene Hackman and Matt Dillon , Target remains one of the more "unsung" efforts of the decade—and it’s high time for a rewatch. The Hook: A Double Life Revealed Critics often note that it’s always fun to
Its script—revolving around a family man with a secret double life—prefigured the massive "secret agent dad" trend that would dominate the 2000s and 2010s. Final Verdict: Entertaining and Ambitious The Hook: A Double Life Revealed Its script—revolving
While Target might lean into a few convenient coincidences or "incompetent bad guys," it remains an ambitious and intelligent thriller. It’s a solid piece of 80s filmmaking that prioritizes character just as much as its high-speed car chases.
Unlike many modern "retired agent" films (think Taken ), Target spends significant time on the emotional fallout between father and son. Chris has to reconcile the boring dad he knew with the cold-blooded professional he sees in action.