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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

  • Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, John Cusack
  • Summary: An intense rivalry develops between two air traffic controllers (Cusack, Thornton) that threatens both their careers and marriages.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. 75
    The movie is worth seeing, for the good stuff. I'm recommending it because of the performances and the details in the air-traffic control center.
  2. It's an intriguing film, one of the year's most interesting, but involving as much of it is, it leaves an unsatisfied taste when it's over.
  3. 60
    A mess, but for the most part it's a fascinating mess. It helps that it boasts great acting all around--not just from Cusack, Thornton, and Jolie, but also from Cate Blanchett
  4. Reviewed by: Anthony Miele
    30
    Uneven, unfocused and boring. It is listed as a "black comedy" and while there are humorous moments you will not be laughing much.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1

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