Bedlam flies the friendly skies.

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2005)

Explosive action and violence in abundance. Cameron Poe(Nicolas Cage)is a former U.S. Ranger that is sent to prison for a murder he didn't commit. Defending his wife cost him 7 to 10 and his parole day proves to be one hard to forget. Poe is placed on a plane transporting some of the most evil bad asses in the Federal Prison System. While in flight, "Cyrus the Virus"(John Malkovich)gains control of 'Con Air' and the unchained inmates raise hell and takes names later. Poe churns out heroics in the process of staying alive and rescuing a female prison guard(Rachel Ticotin). John Cusak is very impressive as U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin. Monica Potter is Poe's wife Tricia. Other stars of note are: Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle and M.C. Gainey. This airborne brawl is vicious and lethal. Not only is Cage buff, but also determined to protect all that is right. Cage, Malkovich and Buscemi are at their best in this butt kicking action thriller.