Target (1985) Online
The story kicks off in a deceptively quiet Dallas suburb. Walter Lloyd (Hackman) is a seemingly ordinary lumberyard manager. His son, Chris (Dillon), views him as a "stodgy," overly cautious parent—a typical generational divide.
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 Target (1985)
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. The story kicks off in a deceptively quiet Dallas suburb
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 Directed by the legendary ( Bonnie and Clyde