Tango & Cash (1989) Review in 2025
Tango & Cash is an action-packed buddy cop movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as two detectives who team up to take down a crime lord.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for young children due to some violence and mature themes.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of action-comedies or buddy cop movies. It's not particularly original, but it's entertaining and has some great performances.
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The movie's plot revolves around the unlikely partnership between Ray Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabriel Cash (Kurt Russell), two detectives who are forced to work together to solve a case involving a powerful crime lord, Yves Perret (Terrence Stamp).
Review Details
story8.00/10
The story is engaging and has some interesting twists, but it's not particularly original or memorable.
acting9.00/10
The acting is top-notch, with Stallone and Russell delivering some great performances.
characters8.50/10
The characters are well-developed and have some great chemistry, especially Stallone and Russell.
direction7.00/10
The direction is solid, but it doesn't bring anything new or exciting to the table.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is good, but it's not particularly noteworthy or memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The chemistry between Stallone and Russell is great, and the movie has some entertaining action sequences.
Cons
The story is not particularly original, and the direction is solid but unremarkable.
Notable Quotes
"I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse."
"You're a real piece of work, Tango."
