The Glimmer Man
Seen it?1996 | 92 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Lethal Weapon or Hot Fuzz, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Gray
- Steven SeagalJack Cole
- Keenen Ivory WayansJim Campbell
- Bob GuntonFrank Deverell
- Brian CoxMr. Smith
- John M. JacksonDonald
- Michelle JohnsonJessica
- Stephen TobolowskyChristopher Maynard
- Peter JasonMillie’s Father
- Ryan CutronaCaptain Harris
- Richard GantDetective Roden