Michael Douglas is William Foster, a hard working citizen just trying to get home to his daughter's birthday party.  Robert Duvall is Officer Prendergast, a policeman just trying to get home from work on his last day on the force.  Throughout the day, Foster exacts his own 'philosophy' on the general public, everyone from panhandlers in the park to a couple of shopowners with mixed values.  Meanwhile, Officer Prendergast wants to retire from the LAPD without any incidents in the field and go home to his wife.  But Prendergast's gut instincts, and skills for following up leads get the better of him and he ends up crossing swords with Foster.

I loved this movie.  There is no Oscar material here, but "Falling Down" was enjoyable in the least.  Foster does in reality what most folks want to do in fantasy.  Who wouldn't want to teach some construction workers a lesson with a rocket launcher, or tell the manager at a restaurant how you're not completely satisfied with their product.  For a while you kind of cheer for Foster, until his past starts to catch up with him.  You then begin to discover who the real enemy here is.  

If you're having a nothing-to-watch-on-TV day, then check out this movie.  Definitely worth the rental.

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