Jenna Walter
The film may be flawed, but its message is not.
Aiden Melton
The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
Staci Frederick
Blistering performances.
Billy Ollie
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Mr-Fusion
Star Power aside, there's not much here: two capable leads and a script that fails both of them. The relationship between the two characters killed this for me. James Woods spends most of the movie convincing block-headed Brian Dennehy that the conspiracy is real, and that quarrel gets old fast. There's some intrigue in the third act and a tense(ish) standoff, but also plenty of logical gaps in the story. And that's disappointing.
namashi_1
'Best Seller' is A Well-Acted Film! Lead Stars James Woods & Brian Dennehy pitch in great performances. 'Best Seller' tells the story of A career hit-man, who wants to turn his life story into a book written by a veteran police officer and best-selling author.'Best Seller' is an above-average film. Its got an interesting premise & it manages to hold your attention in the first-hour. The second-hour dips considerably & even the culmination to this story, is plain ordinary. The Screenplay is a mixed bag. John Flynn's Direction is good.James Woods & Brian Dennehy are the life of 'Best Seller'. Woods is fantastic as the hit-man, while Dennehy is matured as the veteran cop/author. Their on-screen chemistry is electric, as well.On the whole, 'Best Seller' is packed with decent merits.
christopherleebrick
This is a thoroughly enjoyable B movie that came and went quickly from the big screen back in the late 80's. I happened to catch it then--and now own it in my movie collection. Woods plays Cleve, a brilliant and perhaps psychotic former hit-man, who wants Dennis, a cop turned author (Brian Dennehy), to write his story. He also wants to expose his former employers. Cleve ensures Dennis that the book will be a "Best Seller" and begins taking Dennis on a lurid tour of his former hits.Like most films, this doesn't transfer quite as well onto the small screen, but it is still well worth the viewing; (plus you get to hear James Woods warble a tune in French). Actually, Woods is way cool in this film, and delivers some of his most compelling work ever. Brian Dennehy pulls off the tough task of making the writer character equally interesting and compelling. An unlikely buddy film that has plenty of action, makes you care, and quite simply--works.
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This is a great movie. James Woods is brilliant as is Brian Dennehy and they work extremely well together. The plot is original. It moves quickly the one regret I have in regard to the movie is that it wasn't longer. The way Dennehy's character bonds with Wood's character despite the intense anger he feels towards him is very well done. What makes the movie great is the performance of both actors. It would be nice to see them in another project together. The supporting actors all do a great job as well. The late Paul Shenar was very good as Madlock. The pace of the film varies but I think that works well for it. Sadly the DVD version doesn't have any special features.
