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Con Air

Con Air

1997
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 55m
A prison parolee (Cage) on his way to freedom faces impossible odds when the maximum security transport plane he's on is skyjacked by the most vicious criminals in the country. (Buena Vista Entertainment)
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Con Air

1997
Suspense/Thriller, Crime
1h 55m
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Rated 08 Dec 2012
60
38th
One fine day in 1997, my family took my 70-years old grandmother's sister to the movies, for her birthday. For some godknowswhy reason we chose to go see Con Air. It's indescribably ridiculous and hammy and pompous, but ye gods, she totally loved the shit out of it. Unfortunately, she passed away this year. And even though we never really knew each other that well... we'll always have Con Air. Bless you, awesome Cage-loving lady.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
1
10th
A deeply stupid film with shitty politics. Problematically endorses an essentialist view of criminals, presenting them as deviant, bloodthirsty animals. The exception is Nic Cage, a fundamentally good ex-Ranger who is "accidentally" incarcerated because of a Southern-style honor-killing (Jesus). Worse is the film's racial politics. Of three black characters, one is a militant who's equated with two serial killers(!), one is a crackhead, and one is a sidekick to Cage, nicknamed "Son." What.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
6
55th
A hilariously over the top, overacted, ridiculous action fest. Incredibly stupid and cheesy - which is why it's so great. I can watch Nic Cage say cheesy one liners all day.
Rated 10 Aug 2008
50
30th
Absurdly entertaining. This is one of the dumbest and most ludicrously entertaining movies in recent memory.
Rated 25 Mar 2022
73
44th
While "Con Air" is a prime example of how the big dumb action movie survived into the 90's, it does not hold a candle to the best of the 80's. It's mindless, explosive, and completely over the top, in other words, perfectly entertaining.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
50
34th
You know, it's not good, but it is Con Air and you should own a copy just because it's good to have Con Air around. Mostly to do yard work, because that's all it's qualified for.
Rated 12 Jul 2010
80
44th
Everyone involved seems to be aware that they're involved in something really stupid. This makes it better.
Rated 22 Aug 2018
8
88th
Plain and simple: this is the cream of the crop when it comes to great dumb action movies. This might be my favorite Nicholas Cage performance, as he does come off very goofy, but also genuine in his motives. Cusack and Malkovich are also pretty solid as well for such a cheesy and over the top movie. It's not ideal to try and over analyze this, you know what are your getting with something like this, and it's quite good and easily one of my favorite movies before my time.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
80
72nd
My ultimate guilty-pleasure film. This is actually a very poor movie by all accounts (hell, if it weren't for an ill-contrived plot device halfway through, the whole thing would be over, AND it has a false ending!). The lines are horribly bad (Sy... anora!). But it's characters are well-developed and the acting is brilliant... for a film of this caliber. A perfect waste of a Saturday afternoon.
Rated 17 Jan 2010
65
42nd
Cage has a mullet and a really fake sounding cajun accent. This movie is impossible to take seriously but the ensemble cast seems to know this as well so they all ham it up. It's entertaining for what it is and that's mindless Hollywood action trash. Just the very presence of some of the great character actors elevates this beyond mediocrity. There are also some entertaining action set pieces involved.
Rated 22 Sep 2012
35
19th
Calculatedly junky and rednecky action movie that possesses the virtue of not taking itself in any way seriously, but few others. One scene seems deliberately lifted from Jack Sholder's ALONE IN THE DARK, as does the general concept of hiring a bunch of ham-type character actors to play a collection of psychopaths-and-psychotics-on-the-loose. While there are some amusing moments, there is, despite what must have been a much larger budget, less charm than Sholder was able, somehow, to muster.
Rated 13 May 2017
90
92nd
How can I live without you opens the movie and what I write here ending it. I miss when this nonsense was the big summer blockbuster. Me when it was over: https://youtu.be/l2FzyZy85g0
Rated 10 May 2020
75
83rd
He should have put the bunny back in the box.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
72
63rd
How can people love The Rock (1996) yet hate this movie? This movie is a silly mess with explosions and I love it!
Rated 18 Jan 2007
35
8th
Eh, The Rock was better.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
54
33rd
Steve Buscemi is the only truly memorable character in this film, and he gets a very minimal amount of screen time. Another one of those "good guy gets sent to prison when he really shouldn't have, how mean those courts are" movies. The action is OK but nothing else, aside from Buscemi, is really good.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
35
17th
"Cy-" "onara." *flips cigarette, ignites fire, turns away from fire* cut to *slow-mo running from fire and jumping from explosion* cut to *wall of unfazed badasses slow-mo walking away from explosion* YEAHHH
Rated 20 Mar 2007
68
38th
Con Air is the kind of movie that you want to dislike because it has such a dumb plot but you really can't help but enjoy. It has mediocre performances across the board, and considering there are good actors in it, that's a shame, but you really don't care because all of the explosions and cool action sequences are so gripping your eyes are glued to the screen.
Rated 02 May 2007
89
80th
this is what it is, but I enjoy a film that has the balls to just go over the top without toppling over.
Rated 15 Jun 2007
59
34th
Mindless action film with some cool stunts and explosions. Predictable but you don't really go into this movie with your brain on.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
90
66th
I have no clue what accent Nicholas Cage thinks he has, but it works. Malkovich helps as the over-the-top villain.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
9th
Nic Cage has the WORST Southern accent in this movie. In all honesty the movie probably would have been better if he didn't talk. At all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
41
26th
John Malkovich, John Cusack. and Nicholas Cage should be embarrassed by this. Steve Buscemi's performance, however, is worth exactly one viewing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
57
42nd
One of the cooler brain-dead action movies around.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
38th
Nothin' makes me sadder than the agent lost his bladder on the, aaaaaairplane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
43rd
A big, loud, dumb, poorly acted (except for Malkovich) action movie with a little bit of likable charm to it.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
70
63rd
Stupid but fun movie with a colorful cast and fast pace.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
85
79th
One of the most ridiculous movies ever, which makes it very fun to watch. I love it when over-the-top movies take it to the next level and land a plane on the Vegas strip.
Rated 08 Nov 2007
65
31st
Thanks to Malkovich this movie works.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
75
37th
CYRUS THE VIRUS.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
68
31st
Great cheesy action film!
Rated 31 Jul 2010
89
82nd
I have seen this film 20 times.
Rated 01 Aug 2010
25
88th
A real action film the way they're supposed to be. Likable characters, interesting villains, an emotional core, and lot of things blowing up and smashing!
Rated 04 Aug 2011
45
30th
I got the whole world in my hands.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
55
32nd
The only thing this movie needed was Harrison Ford saying "Get off my plane!"
Rated 04 Nov 2012
3
15th
Why was Steve Buscemi in this.
Rated 11 Dec 2012
73
74th
The most fun I've ever had talking about movies with random people is asking who they would cast as the bad guys in the sequel. You need a mastermind, a heavy, a whole planes worth of villains. The possibilities are endless!
Rated 25 Dec 2012
60
57th
absolutely absurd, but an amazing cast. Overall a good time.
Rated 22 Jun 2013
70
56th
They did Dave Chappelle dirty in this one.
Rated 07 Oct 2013
65
37th
Man, I'd put this one in the 50's if they didn't choose that song to play over Cage teary eyed, publicly tongue fucking his faithful wife, dollar bills raining from the sky, lit with flames emanating from a burning aircraft & various strewn vehicles gently clashing with the golden aura of the front end lighting scheme of a ubiquitous Vegas hotel foyer. All happening, while renowned child killer Buscemi drinks up Mai-Tai's at a craps table less than 100 feet away. Shit yea, 7 7 7 ya'll.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
70
77th
Con Air is a silly, ridiculous, preposterous, absurd, and very enjoyable movie. I don't think I'd want it any other way. When a line like "Put the bunny back in the box" is used in a threatening way, you're onto something pretty solid. It's not smart, its characters are archetypes, and if you don't like this, then Con Air is not the film for you. If you, like the movie, can embrace all of those elements, you're going to have a good time with this film.
Rated 29 Sep 2014
7
57th
Con Air is one of the dumbest and most absurd action films ever. But it's absolutely brilliant. For the majority it's so bad it's great. I'm a part time Cage fan and he is both awful and great in this film. And there are so many other capable actors who disgrace themselves in the best way possible. Malkovich, Cusack, Rhames, Buscemi & Trejo to name a few. The set pieces are great and the screenplay is moronically hilarious & quotable. Undeniably one of the most enjoyable action films of 90's.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
54
32nd
Some time during the nineties Nick Cage got tired of dramas and decided to reinvent himself as the next great action hero, despite his sad puppy face and southern drawl. This movie is completely ridiculous and a taste of the insanity that Cage would later be known for. The script is terrible, but actors like John Malkovich and Steve Buscemi do their best with what they're given. The movie constantly toes the line of "so bad it's great".
Rated 02 Feb 2015
70
56th
The ultimate B-movie. Those lines. :D
Rated 06 Jun 2018
69
45th
Here we go with the ridiculous "hands as lethal weapons" cliche, when the guy was clearly defending himself in a life-or-death situation. The one saving grace, however, was that Nicolas Cage, as always, was on top of his game as an actor, nay, thespian.
Rated 03 Mar 2020
98
97th
One of my favorite action movies that doesn't take itself seriously at all. Lots of over the top fun with a great cast.
Rated 28 Dec 2020
80
75th
I miss when films like this could exist. It never tries to explain how ridiculous it is, and every actor is bringing all they can to this film. Oddly, it gives Buschemi's character a redemption arc because he chooses not to kill a little girl. This is the type of film it is, and we are all better for it. If anything, this film needs to be watched for Cage's accent.
Rated 14 Feb 2021
41
24th
There's two movies here. There's the one the writers seem interested in, about criminals colluding and clashing a la Snatch to pull off the biggest score ever. The other is what they had to make, a by-the-numbers Nic Cage action movie packed to the brim with copaganda. These two movies interact fascinatingly, weaving an overly complex plot that may not be good but is certainly never boring. Unfortunately, *both* of these movies have one big flaw - really, truly unfortunate racial politics. Eesh.
Rated 27 Nov 2006
90
63rd
this movie has it all, big explosions, action, grit, semi-good acting I always have to watch this when its on
Rated 24 Feb 2007
50
35th
Good film.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
75
71st
It's an action blockbuster, what do you expect? It's got big explosions, an absurd plot, a couple of quotable lines and most importantly it's fun.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
83
73rd
A plane that is attemptedly taken over by convicts, and Nick Cage must save the day. What else do you need in an action film?
Rated 20 Mar 2007
75
67th
Standard action sequences manage to fly high due to Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and the brilliance of villain John Malkovich. "Now why couldn't you just put the bunny back in the box?"
Rated 22 Mar 2007
21
17th
A great example of where a way over-the-top plot ruins a decent film.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
63
34th
It almost works. Too outlandishly stupid to be considered good. And let's face it, Cage is a fucking bozo.
Rated 28 Mar 2007
77
48th
All at once great fun and terrible. Malkovich is great.
Rated 19 Apr 2007
56
40th
A pretty fun and bad ass action flick.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
40
26th
High concept.
Rated 25 Apr 2007
67
27th
It may be silly, but I have to respect a movie that's as deeply committed to going over-the-top as this one is. The cherry on top is seeing Buscemi gambling at the end; like, "Oh look, he, may be one of the most dangerous serial killers in history but he loves fun like anybody else! That guy is A-okay!"
Rated 26 May 2007
50
36th
Dick Rage at it again.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
65
22nd
Pretty average action movie that could have made more of a social commentary instead of being comic book villainy.
Rated 12 Jun 2007
80
51st
I would have loved it..if Cage wasn't in it. Loved Malkovich!!!
Rated 30 Jun 2007
55
15th
An amusing enough time-waster if you're desperate for some meaningless action, but there's not much else to it. The cast is better than this story needs.
Rated 05 Jul 2007
54
19th
All these points are for the drag queen.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
70
19th
Not the worst thing Jerry Bruckheimer has ever done
Rated 07 Aug 2007
70
37th
Bad fucking movie, but so bad its good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
94th
Not actually by Michael Bay, but still just a blast. Quirky characters and pithy one-liners make this an action guilty pleasure.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
38th
great action
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
20th
only for Malkovich
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
26th
About as good as any movie being "carried" by Nicolas Cage and John Cusack can be.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
19th
The plot is absurd and stupid. The twists and surprises are surprisingly contrived, and Nic Cage's terrible southern accent is painful to listen to. Put the bunny down, and while you're at it, put this movie back down onto the shelf. Crap!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
Good movie with good cast. Cage could have done without the accent. Like the action.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
34th
malkovich and jerry bruckheimer... interesting...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
31st
It's summer blockbuster time! Throw together big stars and lots of exploions, plus a few a catchprases and MAN! We've got a hit! Plot? Who needs a plot? Plausibility? Nope! Well, in Con AIr the formula actually works. While it's certainly not the most brilliant of films, it is a good popcorn flick. Plus Buscemi is creepy as always. The formula doesn't usually work though... just look at Armageddon - ick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
52nd
Nicolas Cage does a good job and John Malkovich is downright despicable. With Trisha Yearwood singing at the end I almost got teary eyed. But, I didn't. Almost. Stop teasing me!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
23rd
decent
Rated 19 Aug 2007
70
40th
got really dumb near the end,
Rated 22 Aug 2007
49
48th
good
Rated 30 Aug 2007
78
63rd
Pretty awesome in campy and serious way. Hard to believe this wasn't directed by Michael Bay.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
10
96th
A great action movie; it has everything. Funny, horrifying, action, romance, adventure, thought provoking, critique of the system... highly recommended.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
9
3rd
I have never seen a movie with John Cusack tank as much as this one did. The cast should have been able to turn this into something decent, but even they could not do it.
Rated 16 Oct 2007
78
55th
HELLO!
Rated 02 Nov 2007
82
85th
Big time action with great cast, Malkovich and Buscemi are very good
Rated 16 Nov 2007
50
56th
i laughed at the bunny.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
35
20th
Not a good vehicle for Mr. Cage. Could of been better. Wait for Con Air two, crashed on the moon.
Rated 29 Jan 2008
90
67th
very good
Rated 22 Feb 2008
85
60th
It's an action flick, and it has tons of action...plot, not so much.
Rated 16 May 2008
70
57th
memory says: awesome.
Rated 26 May 2008
25
8th
The plot line now leaving terminal 2 ... Don't bother !
Rated 28 May 2008
70
46th
Not bad suspense/thriller type.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
32
20th
Dumb, dumb, dumb!!!
Rated 11 Jun 2008
77
43rd
So So. 77 is probably overrated.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
30
5th
Loved this movie when I saw it first when it came out, not any more.
Rated 13 Jun 2008
86
96th
Nice
Rated 13 Jun 2008
70
61st
In spite of several unlikely situations, the movie appoints a decent option of amusement, for whom it likes movies of action.
Rated 14 Jun 2008
50
14th
Balls-to-the-wall bad, which, in its way, is kind of good.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
100
89th
oh this is fantastic, Nik Cage running around with long hair in a white vest in slow mo,with explosions all around! put the bunny back in the box for sure!!
Rated 19 Jul 2008
40
6th
Crap.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
65
17th
I don't want to be mean-spirited but this movie has an odor reminiscent of Michael Bay. I'm not accusing anyone of anything, I'm just saying.
Rated 06 Sep 2008
70
38th
Why do I love this piece of crap so?

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