Target (1985) -

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.

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. Target (1985)

Everything changes when Walter’s wife is kidnapped while on vacation in Paris. As Walter and Chris fly to Europe to find her, the "stodgy" father suddenly displays a lethal set of skills. Walter isn't just a lumber guy; he's a former CIA operative with a past that has finally caught up to him. Why It Still Works Unlike many modern "retired agent" films (think Taken

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 Everything changes when Walter’s wife is kidnapped while

Are you interested in more or perhaps other films from director Arthur Penn ? Target (1985) - IMDb