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Kurt Russell
Also known as: Kurt Von Vogel Russell
Born: March 17, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality: American
Born: March 17, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality: American
Filmography Cast Member
(2007) Unrated
(2007) R
(2006) PG-13
(2005) PG
(2005) PG
(2004) PG
(2003) R
(2001) R
(2001) R
(1998) R
(1996) R
(1996) R
(1996) R
(1994) PG-13
(1993) R
(1992) PG-13
(1992) R
(1991) R
(1989) R
(1989) PG-13
(1988) R
(1987) PG
(1986) PG
(1986) PG-13
(1985) R
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Dull 'Die Hard' rip-off.
Reviewed by MatthewThompsonDalldorf for Executive Decision at 2012-02-24 22:35:10
Reviewed by MatthewThompsonDalldorf for Executive Decision at 2012-02-24 22:35:10
A near actionless knock-off of 'Die Hard' in which intelligence analyst (Russell) and commando (Seagal) must sneak on board a high-jacked airliner to prevent the terrorists from detonating a bomb over Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the President is wondering whether or not he should avoid the risk altogether by having the plain shot down, civilians and all. It sounds exiting but it's really very uneventful.
Dull 'Die Hard' rip-off.
Reviewed by MatthewThompsonDalldorf for Executive Decision at 2012-02-24 19:32:14
Reviewed by MatthewThompsonDalldorf for Executive Decision at 2012-02-24 19:32:14
A near actionless knock-off of 'Die Hard' in which intelligence analyst (Russell) and commando (Seagal) must sneak on board a high-jacked airliner to prevent the terrorists from detonating a bomb over Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the President is wondering whether or not he avoid the risk by having the plain shot down, civilians and all. It sounds exiting but it's really very uneventful.
One of the best movies Elvis ever did with amazing songs you can sing along with.
The song at the end Happy Endings is one of his best.
And a very young Kurt Russell makes an appearance in the movie.
The second part of a proposed Trilogy, Escape from LA wasn't quite the hit that everyone expected, but like Escape from New York, the film has now gained a cult following. In my mind, anything Carpenter and Kurt Russell do together turns to gold - ELVIS, THE THING, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA... Russell also had a hand in the script of this action-packed, apocalyptic thriller fantasy. It's just a shame that they won't be doing ESCAPE FROM EARTH...
Totally agree with Turk182. I watch this every time I see it on cable. But it's better than two lame bones. It's no cinematic work of art, but it's lovable.
This is one of those movies that I'm going to watch every time I find it on cable. Hawn and Russell are excellent together and Garry Marshall even manages to overcome his own shortcomings to deliver a charming love story that everyone can enjoy.
I know that I was a bit perplexed on the first viewing, but after the second or third time I began to really appreciate the complexity that director Crowe uses to build the story and give small and subtle cues about the plot early on. Like or hate Tom Cruise, he is excellent as David, a petulant and shallow person whose life is changed by a sudden event. David must face the person he is and the things he's done, but what else is really going on and why does reality seem to be competing with fantasy in David's mind?
Some may find this long, drawn out and boring (see the completely mixed reviews of critics and filmgoers), but if you're willing to be patient, I think it's a highly rewarding and thought provoking film. Diaz as the psycho ex from hell, Cruz as the bubbly new love and Lee as the wisecracking friend all give great performances as well and the soundtrack fits amazingly with the themes and moods of the film.
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