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Summary: Gripping and entertaining airborne suspenser
Review: "Con Air", along with a few other recent extravaganzas from the powerhouse production duo Simpson-Brukheimer, is a very slick piece of goods with extremely high production values. Nic Cage (speaking in a sonorous southern twang) plays the role of the embattled ex-con, Cameron Poe, who is on the way to his wife and daughter, on a plane carrying a quirky, surreal bunch of convicts. These include Diamond Dog (Ving Rhames), a black militant and his accomplice, Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom "who claims to have killed more men than cancer" (played by the brilliantly seedy John Malkovich). The cons manage to hijack the plane and Poe (who is small fry compared to the other convicts, since he had only pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a violent drunken brawl) finds himself pitted against the homicidal jailbirds in the struggle for power. The superb, eloquent dialogue (penned by Scott Rosenberg) features some of the most hilarious tough-guy rejoinders and put-downs. "Con Air" is an action film that would appeal to even those who hate action films, even though it contains enough death and destruction to recommend it to the "Die Hard" crowd.
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Summary: Best all-around action movie I have ever seen
Review: Wow. This is a truly amazing movie. Sadly, many people will probably first read the reviews of this excellent film, and only pick it up when looking for a brainless action-fest. I think it has gotten to the point where most hollywood critics dismiss movies with high-budget stunts as having nothing else to offer. Con Air definately does. While maybe not boasting an all-star cast, the actors featured are definately at the top of their trade, and you'll recognize them from many other features. Nicholas Cage was, as always, amazing, though he didn't really take control of the camera this time. Colm Meaney and John Cusack had their own impressive side to the plot, as well as the many wonderfully deep characters who played the convicts. Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi stood out to me, but there was no sub-par acting. When it comes to music, there was an excellent score that accurately portrayed the emotion of each scene. Whether it be a bloody action sequence or the emotional re-uniting of Cameron Poe (cage) and his wife, Con Air delivers. For what the movie is branded as, Con Air has some of the biggest and loudest stunts and action sequences. You won't fall asleep while watching it. There is quite a bit of humor inserted throughout the film that may be a bit of a cliche at times, but is totally hilarious when breaking up some of the more stressful scenes. 5 out of 5. This movie has everything. You won't be disappointed. Possibly my favorite movie all-time.
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Summary: he ain't an ex -con he's the saver of the day
Review: cameron poll was in prison for a self defense murder, 8 years later he is realised by plane but all hell brakes out when the plane is hy-jacked by a load of mean ex-cons. cameron decides plan afer plan to get the plane stopped by the police, non of his paln works out until he decides for action in the plane, the film is practailly not at all viloent, it has many funny scenes and action scenes.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: This rocks! The best action movie since "Die Hard". Parolee Cameron Poe(Nicolas Cage) has to 'save the f**kin' day' when a plane is taken over by a bunch of psychos,headed by a brilliantly menacing John Malkovich(as Cyrus the Virus) Con Air is a hugely entertaining,energetic film with terrific dialogue and top notch performances from a great cast that includes John Cusack,Ving Rhames,Steve Buscemi,Colm Meaney and Monica Potter.Great fun.Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great action flick!
Review: This movies great! It has all the types of characters you could possibly ask for. All the actors do a great job! That Malkovich makes a great bad guy! The action sequences are great, after a while you get more & more amazed by each event. I love the music in the movie! By the rock guitarrest Trevor Rabin. The hard rock fits the movie great. One of those action movies that you love to love!
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Summary: Ironic.... ly bad
Review: Amazon, of course, is trying to sell you this movie so its review claims the movie is "ironic" in an attempt to justify the ankle-deep plot and paper-thin characters. Mmmm.... yeah. I normally think Maltin is too family values, but I agree with him on this one. Maybe this movie appeals to younger viewers who are more interested in seeing things "blown up real gud", but a relentless string of explosions and crashes do not, in and of themselves, make a film exciting. I just wanted it to be over. If you're looking for a film of this genre, The Rock isn't a real brain twister either, but it's quite a bit more satisfying than Con Air. Better yet, try The Professional which has gunplay, explosions AND a good story and good characters. Imagine that.
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Summary: Another Bruckheimer film that does not disappoint!
Review: Well what do we have here, we have Nicolas Cage (Cameron Poe) who is a Ranger returning from a tour of duty. He meets up with his wife at a bar she works at and ends up in a fight at the end of the evening in the parking lot. He takes on three men defending himself and his wife and kills one of them. He is thrown in prison because of his military background (he poses more of a threat than a normal person in the same situation). John Cusack plays a know it all federal agent who is in charge of making sure the transfer of the most dangerous criminals to a new maximum security prison goes "smoothly."Poe is on the plane because he is a parolee catching a trip home to be with his wife and daughter. Little does he know that the criminals are planning on taking over the plane and they are lead by Cirus the Virus (John Malkovich). What this all makes for is an all star cast, great acting, a little cheesiness, good one liners and maybe a happy ending or the bad guys win? The only way to find out is buy this movie and watch it yourself. It is a Bruckheimer film, so you got that going for you and should tell you right there it is worth getting!
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Summary: What do you want, an Oscar flick?
Review: Sure, I hate mindless action movies. I usually want more than fighting and things being blown up. Sure, there are lots of explosions and you can predict every scene in this movie just by looking at your watch. They rip off everything from "Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" to "Silence of the Lambs." But it's just plain FUN. It's witty, funny, silly, no one takes it seriously, and they don't need to spend $X million to outdo last year's blockbuster. Good to see someone lighten up for once. As the credits roll, they play "Sweet Home Alabama" and show all the characters (good guys and criminals) smiling and laughing. Need I say more?
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Summary: Another Top-Notch Thriller from Cage!
Review: Cameron Poe (Cage) returns from a tour of duty with the armed forces and meets up with his pregnant wife, Tricia (Potter). That night Cameron gets into a bar room fight with a pair of thugs and accidentally kills one of them. He is sent to prison for many years and released on parole. The plane taking him home is filled with the most dangerous criminals being transferred to a new maximum security facility. The cons stage a takeover of the plane and it's up to Cameron to fix things. Recommended suspense movie.
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Summary: Great casting.
Review: At first, I thought Nicolas Cage was doing a very bad acting job. As I watched, though, and began to understand his character, I realized it was a great acting job. It wasn't bad acting...it was him portraying an Alabamian with no higher education. His education has come from life and the military. John Malkovich as Cyrus Grissom was unbelieavably good. He plays the psychotic villain to a T. Ving Rhames, John Cusack, and Steve Buscemi also play brilliant parts. As usual for a Bruckheimer movie, the action was over the top. With most of the action taking place inside of the airplane, it was pretty intense. The chase scene on the fire truck at the end was hella cool, too! If you just want adrenalin pumping, good guys always win action, this movie is for you. If you're looking for high art filmmaking, best go elsewhere.
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