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Summary: Fine escapism with excellent performances to boot!
Review: Poitier may have been in his 60's when he made this one but his physical prowess was equal to those much younger. In one of his few stabs at "action" drama, he is believably good as a city-dwelling FBI agent that is thrust into a wilderness trek in pursuit of a killer. Berenger also fares well as Poitier's antithesis, a rugged outdoorsman that assists the agent in his quest. Kirstie Alley is also on hand as the unknown-to-her "damsel in distress".However, it's Clancy Brown that is fittingly creepy as one of the members of the hunting party led by Alley. His deep and resonant voice sends shudders up one's spine. It's no wonder that he is one of the most sought after voiceover talents around (supplying the voice for Lex Luthor on the most recent Superman/Justice League incarnations, just to name one). The scenery is stunning and the action is first-rate in this overlooked thriller.
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Summary: Outstanding Acting and Scenery
Review: The action starts with the beginning of the movie in the city with Stantin trying to negotiate a trade of diamonds for the safe return of a jewelers wife. It moves non-stop with him tracking the killer from city to mountains and back to the city to the final suspenseful climax. Any fan of mysteries or action movies will love it. Sidney Poitier playing Warren Stantin, and Tom Berenger playing Jonathan Knox, do the best job I have ever seen either one of them do. Stantin is an elderly FBI agent that is street smart teams up with Knox who knows the woods and mountains like the back of his hand. At first Knox begrudges the alliance to capture a murderer that has kidnapped his girl friend. Unbeknownst to her, Kirstie Alley playing Sarah Renell, one of the party of fisherman she is guiding into the mountains is a cold blooded killer. I would have preferred they kept his identity hidden a little longer to further that suspense but it is still a surprise and doesn't take away from the story or action. Don't miss this on DVD, Amazon has it for a great price. If you enjoyed this be sure to see "The Jackal" with Sidney Poitier and "Last of the Dogmen" with Tom Berenger.
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Summary: Fast-paced and exciting!
Review: This entertaining and engaging action-adventure will have you on the edge of your seat. If you loved Cliffhanger and The River Wild, you will love this. I don't care how you see it, just see it. You won't be sorry. While you're at it, check out Sneakers, Little Nikita, and The Jackal. Sidney Poitier gives just as good a performance in these.
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Summary: PURE ENTERTAINMENT
Review: This film did not a received a lot of exposure at the time of its release, but it clearly shows what good acting can do. Sidney Poitier did many of the stunts himself and this was when he was in his 60's. Tom Berenger was also excellent in his roll and the two characters played well off of one another. I already own it on laser disc and can't wait to own it on DVD. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good action thriller. It does not disappoint.
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Summary: A red hot thriller!
Review: This film is a red hot thriller as the New York Times said in February 1988 when it was theatrically released. Warren Stantin(Sidney Poitier) is an FBI agent in pursuit of a kidnapping and murder suspect. He appoints Jonathan Knox(Tom Berenger) as his guide. Jonathan would have been arrested for obstruction of justice if he didn't follow Warren's order. "You're under arrest." said Warren,after Jonathan initially refused to go along with him. Jonathan replied,"Bulls--t!". Rounding out the cast is pre-Cheers Kirstie Alley as the leader of a group on a mountain mission. Another member(Clancy Brown) is the aforementioned suspect who ends up kidnapping Alley and threatening to fatally shoot her. "You kill her and you'll die half a second later!",Warren tells the suspect. Warren also says,"Let her go or die! That's the only deal you're gonna make!" The suspect is shot by Warren and falls into the open seas. Poitier's previous film credits include STIR CRAZY,which he directed only,GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER,UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT and LET'S DO IT AGAIN. Berenger subsequently starred in MAJOR LEAGUE and MAJOR LEAGUE 2. Alley subsequently starred in MADHOUSE,LOOK WHO'S TALKING,LOOK WHO'S TALKING TOO and LOOK WHO'S TALKING NOW.
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Summary: great film and great landscape and nature footage!
Review: this is a good film! there are other films that deserve five stars. but "shoot to kill" is not that type of genre, or awe inspiring film! it certainly keeps your attention and your interest. the scenery of the pacific northwest is really beautifull, (inspired me to plan for mountaneering trips). has some good humour! overall a good film! and ofcourse Sydney Poitier!!! anyway definetly worth seeing as a good mild action film. and if you are a nature lover you are also for a treat with all that mountain/nature footage!
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Summary: One of my all-time favorite movies!
Review: This is a GREAT movie. I hate gory movies - this wasn't gory. The first time I saw "Shoot to Kill" I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. For the first part of the movie you don't even see the killer's face, so when you finally DO see him in a group of other men, you don't know which one's the bad guy. And just when I thought I had it figured out -- bam! -- it turned out to be someone else! Even after knowing which guy is the bad guy, you can't sit back and relax... it's still so suspenseful as to what's going to happen next, both when the killer is in the scene as well as when the scene revolves around Sidney Poitier and Tom Berenger. The location of the film is beautiful, too. I can't say enough good things about this movie -- it's simply terrific, and if you haven't seen it -- you should!! I was so disappointed that the DVD wasn't released when planned, because we'd been waiting a long time... I'm happy that we finally got it on DVD!
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Summary: One of my all-time favorite movies!
Review: This is a GREAT movie. I hate gory movies - this wasn't gory. The first time I saw "Shoot to Kill" I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. For the first part of the movie you don't even see the killer's face, so when you finally DO see him in a group of other men, you don't know which one's the bad guy. And just when I thought I had it figured out -- bam! -- it turned out to be someone else! Even after knowing which guy is the bad guy, you can't sit back and relax... it's still so suspenseful as to what's going to happen next, both when the killer is in the scene as well as when the scene revolves around Sidney Poitier and Tom Berenger. The location of the film is beautiful, too. I can't say enough good things about this movie -- it's simply terrific, and if you haven't seen it -- you should!! I was so disappointed that the DVD wasn't released when planned, because we'd been waiting a long time... I'm happy that we finally got it on DVD!
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Summary: Great story and excellent acting
Review: This is the first movie I saw Sidney Poitier in, and I have to say he did an excellent job. The main characters are Sidney Poitier as an FBI agent out to catch a serial killer, Tom Berenger as a mountain man who lives in the woods, and his girlfriend Kirstie Alley who is giving a bunch of men a guided tour through the wilderness. Some other well known actors are in the movie, but those three play the more dominant role. I won't give away any scenes to spoil it, but I will say that the movie starts out in the city and quickly heads to the wilderness where the majority of the movie takes place. It only heads back to the city at the end. This is one of the best suspense movies I have ever seen. You don't see the killer through most of the movie. Even once he is shown, there are so many other actors on screen as well that you don't know which one he is. Suffice to say, excellent movie and terrific acting! Once the movie kicks into high gear, you won't leave your seat. The killer has an unusual trademark he does to all his victims after he kills them. You will see what I mean. The ending is very good and very well thought out. Not too many criminals would do some of the things this killer does to avoid being seen or caught. If you like suspense, definitely check this out! You can't go wrong with Shoot To Kill!
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Summary: Solid Action
Review: This movie has good solid action, a compelling story line, great scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Sidney Poitier is always very watchable and he doesn't let us down here. I'll buy this one on DVD when it's available.
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