Made in the aftermath of the famous Rodney King beating by four cops, over 50 blows in 2 minutes on an unarmed motorist. This film was supposed to be a cautionary tale about an obsessed cop out of control.
But the film spends half its time making the "psycho cop" seem sympathetic. It shows him as surrounded by crazy criminals, including women who give him sex just to avoid being arrested or charged with crimes as minor as speeding.
The film even has the target of his obsession, Madeline Stowe, flirting with him. Not just her, but a teacher friend of hers throws herself at him.
Liotta and Russell have also acted far better than this.
But the film spends half its time making the "psycho cop" seem sympathetic. It shows him as surrounded by crazy criminals, including women who give him sex just to avoid being arrested or charged with crimes as minor as speeding.
The film even has the target of his obsession, Madeline Stowe, flirting with him. Not just her, but a teacher friend of hers throws herself at him.
Liotta and Russell have also acted far better than this.