Benedito Dias Rodrigues
Along his career Scott has some finest movies like Blade Runner, Alien, Thelma & Louise,Gladiator just listing a few of them, that is not the case this one,sadly predicable and unbelievable...the story is good but didn't have and got a proper reputation, Tom Berenger was peaking in great moment and made his best role in your life...but the movie didn't help to much...fine casting....well made...doesn't necessarily means a success...as happened in this movie we could called good work for anybody else,but isn't to standard of Ridley Scott...he's in another level....was a wrong choice to do it!!!Resume:First watch: 1994 / How many: 2 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7.25
mpescajeda
This was a serviceable enough cop story/thriller back in the late '80s that showed director Ridley Scott was on his toes. Actors Berenger, Scott, Bracco, and Orbach were all in fine form. The one that stood out most though was Andreas Katsulas as the villain. I think Ridley Scott consciously picked him for the role because he resembled in action a kind of vicious "Alien" on Earth and an ode to Scott's career-making masterpiece. It's too coincidental that a pair of hands/claws grab onto closing elevator/spaceship doors and force them back open during the climaxes of both films. After seeing this movie, I was left with the thought that director Scott was a little full of himself. It's a good thing he went on to make the special, seminal "GI Jane."
MenagerieMom
I just saw this on Netflix the other night and I can't find anything good to say about it. It was slow starting, full of stereotypes, utterly predictable, and just boring. I kept watching thinking it'd have to get better. It never did.My husband, who is a big fan of police dramas, left the room several times while it was on. In fact, when he went to let the dog out, he didn't bother asking me to pause it. And in his absence, he didn't miss anything.Frankly, apart from seeing a very young and good-looking Tom Berenger, this movie was a total waste of my time. It wasn't even worthy of MST3K-ing - it was just bad.
ronah
How has Tom Berenger slipped out of the view of Hollywood? This man is a real talent, who conveys the confusion and pathos of an untenable situation with passion, conviction and realism. Scott makes the tension palpable, and the supporting cast is so well rounded that IMHO it makes one of the best ever cinematic experiences. Mimi Rogers puts in a credible performance as a tortured socialite and the thrill of the chase makes for some startling and real scenes which keep you on the edge of your seat. If you want great entertainment without the hugest cerebral challenge (!) this is a fab way to spend an evening.
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