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52 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Starring: John Cusack, John Malkovich, Nicolas Cage
  • Summary: A prison parolee (Cage) on his way to freedom faces impossible odds when the maximum security transport plane he's on is skyjacked by the most vicious criminals in the country. (Buena Vista Entertainment)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Caroline Westbrook
    80
    Yes, disbelief is required not so much to be suspended as removed altogether, but it barely matters as this is an adrenaline blast of the highest order.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Ron Wells
    60
    This is a big, silly film. Is it full of explosions and one-liners? Of course. Is it entertaining? Of course.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    38
    Con Air has all the signs of a hit. That's depressing.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. MsMia
    10
    This is one to watch! The reason this movie grossed $224,012,234 in the box-office is because it is a real crowd pleaser! It had a budget of $75 million, and it really shows. This movie is and always will be a hit. Is it the best movie ever....NO! But is it the worst......HELL NO! This movie is a huge YES YES YES!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MovieMadness
    10
    A hilarious film with a knock-out cast. A refreshing cast with a flawless performance by Nicholas Cage (However, the accent did need more work) John Cusack and the whole cast are truly amazing! A hilarious film and a truly magical watch that gives everyone of us a good time!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    5
    "Con Air" is your average blow-up blockbuster movie with nothing memorable but massive cliches and decent acting.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes

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