I liked FIST. I thought it was pretty good, and I never understood the bad reviews. My favorite role of his, though, is in "Copland", it was so out of the box for him.
Oh yea, I liked FIST too as well as Copland. I forgot about those two. I even didn't mind his first (I think)film "Lords of Flatbush". I remember seeing previews on tv as the movie was released. I thought to myself..."hmmm, who's THAT guy?"

Sly is now stereotype as a Rocky/Rambo and it's hard to break that mold for many. Just like Bruce Willis will always be John McClain.

All good characters but unfortunate for the actors.
TIS