Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, Tony Shalhoub
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York that lead to the declaration of martial law.
DVD Release Date: April 20, 1999
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September 11, 2008A pretty decent thriller but it's predictable and easily forgotten. On the bright side the idea for the movie was good and pretty realistic with all the pre 9/11 scenarios.
The main problem in the casting was Annette Bening as the CIA agent. Didn't fit the role but Denzel roc...( read more) -
March 30, 2008So, this film is basically about a terrorist group wreaking havoc in New York city, FBI Agent Hub (Denzel Washington) and CIA Operative Elise (Annette Benning) must thwart the evil plans of the terrorists before time runs out.
Sounds like a good premise? Yes it does sound good b...( read more) -
November 29, 2007It's riveting, compelling, shocking, powerful and purely exciting thriller. Packed with nerve-jangling tension and explosive action. It's as real as it is terifying. Intense and unforgettable. A tremendous action-thriller with a serious emotional punch. Chilling and exhilerating ...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The prejudicial attitudes embodied in the film are insidious, like the anti-Semitism that infected fiction and journalism in the 1930s--not just in Germany, but in Britain and America. full review
January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
The script is too muddled to be remedied by vigorous filmmaking. full review
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November 18, 2007this was hell of a movie, i loved it. it was good to see denzel bruce willis and tony in a move together. i gave this an 4 1/2 out of 5
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