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DVD Air America (Special Edition)
Air America is one of those movies that could have been great, and now maintains its low-key reputation as a typical Mel Gibson film in the wake of his first two Lethal Weapon hits. Originally conceived as a biting black comedy about the CIA's top-secret smuggling operation in Laos during the Vietnam war, Air America lost most of its political sting when it was transformed into an action comedy for Gibson and costar Robert Downey Jr. The film is entertaining as far as it goes, with a few action sequences that explain where a lot of the budget went. If you're in the mood for some Mel, this one is a little off the beaten path, and still contains a percentage of its original potential. --Jeff Shannon
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FEATHER-WEIGHT WAR COMEDY, IF THAT
Droll humor, couple of good actors doing occasionally amusing jigs, a semi-decent soundtrack, and a sprinkling of action scenes -- all in all, a generic feel-good comedy about the Vietnam war and once we're past the historical hullabaloo that other reviewers seem bent upon, the key question is whether Air America is a good movie. The answer is: well, sort of.
Loosely based on questionable military officials who smuggle opium for fun, Air American never really delves too deep into actual geopolitical concerns of a war, choosing instead to paint all its characters in a somewhat stereotypical light of depravity.
The action is borderline passable. The chemistry between Gibson and Downing Jr is nil throughout, and their antics lead to a rather pat ending, saved in part by a gorgeous Frank Sinatra number.
The DVD seems to be produced in an effortless manner, which befits a boxoffice underachiever, offering a taste of controversy but never quite correcting the trim on the movie's unfocused spirit. There's the usual making-of, some storyboards, a feature commentary from writer and coproducer John Eskow, and a longer new documentary called "Return Flight".
At best a worthy rental for a particularly slow evening but not one of Gibson's most treasured roles.
Would have been a 5, but they cut some stuff!
Hey, the only GOOD review you get about a movie is your own. Don't want to go out on a limb and spend the money? Rent it first and then decide. I will say, it's got a great cast that works well together and an entertaining story.
OK, with that done, let's talk about the extras. They are informative without having to take a day out of your life to watch them. Well worth the few bucks to buy this new release. The audio and visuals are better.
As for not giving it 5 stars, they cut out the subtitled translation parts that were in the first release. Even with the subtitles turned on they don't show up. If the translations weren't correct, who cares, you would like to have an idea about what was going on. So don't think your going to buy this copy and off load your original. KEEP IT!
I spent 18 months in Thailand about the time this movie was suppose to represent. So besides being entertained, I enjoy just looking past what's going on and watching the people and sceenery.
P.S. Here's one for you Pink Panther fans. Burt Kwouk ... General Lu Soong is the actor who played Cato.
Time has been kind to Flight of the Intruder, a rousing aviation-action adventure that looks better now than it did to critics who panned it in 1991. Perhaps they were expecting a Tom Clancy-ish blockbuster (producer Mace Neufeld oversaw the Jack Ryan franchise), but director John (Conan the Barbarian) Milius had something potentially more substantial in mind. The first 75 minutes are pure Milius: Macho bluster, male bonding among ill-fated pilots and Naval bombardiers, and a Big Wednesday-like passion for dangerous fun. But Milius's favorite topics have sharper teeth here: He's made a scathing anti-Vietnam film that still honors the bravery of soldiers who do their job even when the job itself seems pointless. That's why ace Brad Johnson (why didn't he become a huge... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Danny Glover - Willem Dafoe Director(s): John Milius DVD Release Date: Released the 01 July 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Robert Towne is one of Hollywood's most celebrated screenwriters, but because his directorial efforts have been few and far between, anticipation was high when this star-powered crime story was released in 1988. Critical reaction was decidedly mixed, but there's plenty to admire in this silky, visually seductive film about a drug dealer (Mel Gibson) whose best friend from high-school (Kurt Russell) is now working for the Los Angeles sheriff's drug detail. Their personal and professional conflicts are intensified by their love for the same woman, a waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) at the Italian restaurant they both frequent. There's a big deal going down with a drug lord (the late Raul Julia), but as it twists and turns, Towne's story is really more about personal loyalties and individual... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Mel Gibson - Michelle Pfeiffer - Kurt Russell Director(s): Robert Towne DVD Release Date: Released the 30 October 1997 Usually ships in 24 hours
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This action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humor that Mel Gibson can only get away with in his Lethal Weapon movies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Mel Gibson - Goldie Hawn Director(s): John Badham DVD Release Date: Released the 21 July 1998 Usually ships in 24 hours
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A surprise sleeper hit when released in 1992, this romantic fantasy works as a comedic adventure and a gentle tearjerker thanks to Mel Gibson's appealing performance. He plays Daniel, a daring test pilot who is deeply distraught by the apparent death of his girlfriend, Helen, in 1939. Feeling little reason to live, he volunteers for a pioneering cryogenics experiment and is thawed out 50 years later by two young boys. They bring the confused pilot home to Nat's single mom, Claire (Jamie Lee Curtis). There's a hint of romance, but Daniel desperately needs to know if Helen really died in 1939, and he discovers that love has a way of surviving a half-century leap in time. The premise is hokey and certain plot details are conveniently ignored, but Gibson, Curtis, and Elijah Wood (as Nat) hold... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Mel Gibson - Jamie Lee Curtis Director(s): Steve Miner DVD Release Date: Released the 27 August 1997 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Gene Hackman is Lt. Colonel Iceal Hambleton. In real life Lt. Col. Hambleton was flying as a navigator on an EB-66 electronic countermeasures plane, call sign Bat-21. When a surface-to-air missile hits the plane, Col. Hambleton is the only man able to eject from the aircraft, landing in the northern portion of South Viet Nam. For the next eleven and a half days Col. Hambleton evaded capture by the North Vietnamese Army until he was rescued in one of the largest and most complex rescue missions of the Viet Nam War. These true events, for which 234 medals were awarded, inspired this movie.
In the movie Col. Hambleton is nearing possible rescue by a Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter when Viet Cong destroy the helicopter. The Viet Cong, who are using the people of a nearby... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Gene Hackman - Danny Glover Director(s): Peter Markle DVD Release Date: Released the 19 December 2000 Usually ships in 24 hours
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