An Silly fun action ride

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2007)

A prison parolee by the name of Cameron Poe (Oscar-Winner:Nicolas Cage) is on his way to freedom, since he was wrongly sent to prison for self-defense. But Poe is in a plane full of the most dangerous criminals in the United States. The Plane is been skyjacked by the prisoners, which led by the most infamous murderer Cyrus "The Virus" Grisson (John Malkovich). Poe tires to save the day with the help of Federal Agent Marshall Larkin (John Cusack).
Directed by Simon West (The General's Daughter, Tomb Raider, When a Stranger Calls "2006") made an entertaining action ride. This film is extremely macho and dumb but never boring. The cast seems to be having a great time, which includes:Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Rachel Ticotin, Dave Chappelle, M.C. Gainey, Danny Trejo and more. This was one of the biggest hits of 1997. This is notable for being Jerry Bruckheimer solo career's for producing this alone. Since his partner/producing buddy Don Simpson died. Which Simpson last film, he produced was "The Rock".
This review is for the extended edition, this is hard to tell, which footage that they added in this latest DVD. Since this edition includes seven minutes of additional footage. This DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an good-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. This DVD doesn't have any features. This movie it is a must for action fans. Fans of Bruckheimer's producing work will enjoy this one. Written by Scott Rosenberg (Beautiful Girls, Disturbing Behavoir, High Fidelity). Panavision. (****/*****).