philtbautista
It was fun making this movie with Charlie as his stand-in again (did the same for Hot Shots!). Shooting it in reverse (long hair first, then short hair scenes later), sitting next to him with his pearl handled matching 45's he asks me "What do you think of this Movie, Phil?". He was always very nice and cordial to me. When I went back to the production office one day (me with long hair and him with short hair) he passes me (after shooting for days with both of us in long hair) and says "How's it going, Phil?". I didn't recognize him! Shooting the scenes for the "Sonora" bike run were intense! We had one of the leading outlaw motorcycle gangs respond to our casting call and they spent the night on location so they could be in the front of the pack. Lots of other extras as bikers ("Weekend Warriors" - aka Lawyers, Engineers etc. all dressed out on their shiny HD's and brand new leather!), also showed up (took their place behind the Gang). I worked Security that day (no need for a stand-in if the Actor isn't on set), and had a few "extra" bikers come riding past me to get off the set saying they were afraid of or had been threatened by the Gang members. Probably mouthed off to some of the Gang! A fun group to work with including Reno Thunder (Native American) who I miss today! The quintessential "Native". We did the "Jail" scene next to each other over and over and over! As I said, Charlie (and Linda) were very kind and nice to me. Great to work with/for.Phil Bautista, Austin TX
miketaylor2007
I am a big fan of Charlie Sheen's work and in my opinion this was his best roll ever. The fact that the movie had so much suspense in it and all these bad ass bikers would make you think it was just made up but it is actually a true story which makes it so awesome to watch. Charlie Sheen and Michael Madsen really make this enjoyable to watch and you will appreciate the acting especially for an older action movie. The very sexy talented Linda Fiorentino was also in the film and she did a great job on her roll. I don't want to give away anything about the story so I wont tell anything. Just keep in mind cops, bikers, guns, and drugs. If you want to buy the movie on DVD or rent it don't ask for Beyond The Law. The name of the movie was changed to Fixing The Shadow and its pretty rare to find now so you may have to do some hunting for it (its worth it) 10 out of 10 for the best true story film I have ever seen!
Carson Trent
Maybe the worst casting of C. Sheen I've ever seen. Here we have a twenty something cake-boy, Beverly Hills born with a silver spoon in his mouth, trying to look tough as an undercover cop in a motorcycle-gang. His acting skills resume to walking around frowned in a leather jacket and delivering his lines without regard to circumstance, while the 80's no brainer flick narrative style delivers scene after scene of stereotypical action.There is a scene towards the end when he is presented to a police crowd as the secret deep under-cover agent that he is...truly laughable; he walks in like a moron and remains inert like a deer in the head-lights while the entire room gives him standing ovations...apparently he was the last one they suspected. This while he stands there in his shiny new leather pants like a late kid at a costume party. The only upside I would say, is Linda, and I admit, the only reason I watched this travesty to the end.
bikerguy-3
In my opinion this is the best movie of Charlie Sheen's career. I have 2 copies of this movie and watch it several times a year. It's based on a true story and is realistic of what happens when a cop goes undercover and a fairly good depiction of the biker lifestyle. Sheen is very believable in his portrayal of Dan Saxon. The real Dan Saxon plays an extra in this movie so I'm sure its as realistic as it could possibly be and still get made in Hollywood. I figured out who the real Dan Saxon is but since he's a former undercover agent I don't think its right to say who it is in this format. There are some parts that are obviously enhanced for dramatic effect but these parts shouldn't be held against this otherwise well made film. I don't know for sure but I'm guessing the parts with the Indian 'Bogus Charlie' are more a product of Hollywood than reality but this is only my speculation.This is definitely a movie that you should own and watch instead of seeing the edited version on TV. Why it never got critical recognition is beyond me. It's better than most movies that get nominated every year that aren't worth watching once much less owning on DVD or VHS. Buy it..you won't regret it.
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