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MPAA RATING: R for violence and language
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh, Siobhan Fallon, and Paul Giamatti
Maverick negotiator Danny Roman (Jackson) is framed for embezzlement and the murder of his partner and best friend. Newly married and faced with an unjust prison sentence, Roman turns hostage-taker to smoke out the guilty ones in his own squad. Brought in to square off against Danny is the respected and methodical negotiator Chris Sabian (Spacey). Under siege and battling against time, the two lock in a deadly battle of wits, finding that when your friends betray you, sometimes the only person you can trust is a stranger. (Warner Bros.)
| GENRE(S): | Action | Drama | Suspense/Thriller |
| WRITTEN BY: |
James DeMonaco
Kevin Fox |
| DIRECTED BY: | F. Gary Gray |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: February 3, 2004 Video: September 2, 2003 Theatrical: July 29, 1998 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 139 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA / Germany |
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
N D gave it a9:
Seen it loads of times and still enjoy it. Acting is superb and good tension and drama.
Kevin D. gave it a9:
Incredible thriller. Jackson and Spacey are amazing. David Morse is pleasing as well. The plot twists are well told and the gun scenes are heart-stopping. This movie is pro-shop pro.
Michael C gave it a10:
An Amazing Thriller! I Couldnt sleep for hours after i watched it because my heart was beating so fast. Great Preformances from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey.
Andrew M. gave it an 8:
In a way this is the sort of film that goes against my instincts. I generally reel away from the more formulaic (at times fusty!) releases, and this one is definitely by-the-numbers. In spite of this though, the film is a winner, largely due to the rising skills of it's director. Gary Gray commands this film wearing an iron glove; it's just so taut and resolute. The script is one of the better ones to support an action/thriller and the acting talent is as good as they come. But watching it, I just knew it was the brilliant direction that was keeping me so glued to my chair. There's not a lot wrong with this film; rare for a genre in which so much can go wrong!

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