Great, fast moving action packed movie

Rating: Null/10 (23 December 1998)

I enjoyed this film because it was pure action, fast moving and full of suspense. So much so that I could leave my chair in case I might miss something.
I liked the opening which set the scene. Obviously some of the actions were improbable, too many coincidences and near to hand equipment etc. but the quick thinking cop who save the lives of the poor devils trapped in the lift was admirable. Wouldn't it be comforting to believe that such cops existed.
The bad guy was too good a bad guy so his character was rather unreal. The plot was good. I really did not know how it would end. The end was rather far-fetched but altogether the idea was well thought out. Trying to maintain 50mph on a Los Angeles highway without crashing I love to see. Having experinece such driving in LA and other US cities, that would be a real feat.
The girl driving the bus was too nice looking and although her acting was good she was wrongly cast. For a start she did not look strong enough to handle the bus. They should have used a large well built lady, more typical of the sort you find on LA buses (no disrespect to such ladies).
Anyway I enjoyed the film (I actually saw it on TV) for the reason stated above. Maybe I will see its sequel about a boat in similar difficulties . I hope the plot is different. Hollywood tend to re-use themes and degrade them. Let's hope I'm wrong