A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
The Glimmer Man has generally received mixed reviews.
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The Glimmer Man was released in 1996 and has generally received mixed reviews.
Online reviewers have written 177 reviews, giving The Glimmer Man (1996) an average rating of 45%.
Overall, cinema-goers prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 62%, compared to film critics, who gave it a lower average score of 43%. Amateur reviewers were more impressed with The Glimmer Man than critics were.
With a score of 45%, The Glimmer Man is below the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1996, which stands at 58%.
Other movies from 1996 with similar scores include films like Hellraiser: Bloodline and August.
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