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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 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 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 12 Jul 2010
80
44th
Everyone involved seems to be aware that they're involved in something really stupid. This makes it better.
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 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 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 10 May 2020
75
83rd
He should have put the bunny back in the box.
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 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 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 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 04 Nov 2012
3
15th
Why was Steve Buscemi in this.
Rated 03 Sep 2011
55
31st
The only thing this movie needed was Harrison Ford saying "Get off my plane!"
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 25 Dec 2012
60
57th
absolutely absurd, but an amazing cast. Overall a good time.
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 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 14 Aug 2007
57
42nd
One of the cooler brain-dead action movies around.
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 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 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 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 22 Jun 2013
70
56th
They did Dave Chappelle dirty in this one.
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 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 14 Aug 2007
3
38th
Nothin' makes me sadder than the agent lost his bladder on the, aaaaaairplane
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 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 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 04 Aug 2011
45
30th
I got the whole world in my hands.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
68
31st
Great cheesy action film!
Rated 08 Nov 2007
65
31st
Thanks to Malkovich this movie works.
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 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 02 Feb 2015
70
56th
The ultimate B-movie. Those lines. :D
Rated 31 Jul 2010
89
82nd
I have seen this film 20 times.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
70
63rd
Stupid but fun movie with a colorful cast and fast pace.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
75
37th
CYRUS THE VIRUS.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
70
29th
Very fun action movie.
Rated 22 Jun 2010
90
54th
Solid action. Wild characters with strong on-screen presence. The occasional cliche punch lines make you go "err" but it's all good. One hell of a flight.
Rated 26 Jul 2011
75
57th
Nic Cage kicking ass. Those four words alone should be able to tell you whether you will like this film or not.
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 15 Apr 2010
84
13th
cheesey at times but I like a lot of the actors in the movie, Cage's southern accent was pretty funny
Rated 02 Nov 2007
82
85th
Big time action with great cast, Malkovich and Buscemi are very good
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 15 Mar 2016
70
36th
Fun, insane action movie with an excellent cast of actors. No one is phoning it in. Very, very quotable
Rated 07 Jun 2020
55
41st
I've seen this film multiple times so I certainly embrace the action-packed and ridiculous nature of it. There is something honest about using a completely fabricated context (in this case a plane full of criminals) to tell a story. Pure escapism. Cage and Malkovich are both engaging characters, and even Cusack (who I normally detest on screen) is bearable.
Rated 22 Nov 2009
79
46th
There's no reason to like this movie, but it's so likable. Its entertainment value defies logic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
23rd
decent
Rated 14 Jun 2010
3
31st
guilty pleasure points have been added.
Rated 05 Jul 2007
54
19th
All these points are for the drag queen.
Rated 05 Nov 2010
55
61st
Pretty good except for the parts where Nicolas Cage talks.
Rated 17 May 2013
85
85th
Really cool movie, with a scary-as-usual Malkovich, a truly creepy psycho and a for once not insufferable NickCage. Plane hijacking, cool explosions and fighting, funny lines and lots of action hero stuff. Yep, really cool and catching movie.
Rated 22 Jul 2013
5
26th
Guilty pleasure points have been added!
Rated 03 May 2011
70
32nd
It is what it is.
Rated 23 Oct 2017
90
40th
literally just nostalgia from a great time in my life
Rated 09 Jun 2009
75
79th
Great action! And some fine actors to boot(Buscemi, Malkovich, Cusack).
Rated 18 May 2016
65
31st
I think I may have enjoyed this one a little too much.
Rated 11 Sep 2012
57
25th
Certainly not good, but well worth it if you're looking for some ridiculous fun.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
40
26th
High concept.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
66
72nd
Buscemi playing the same guy from Billy Madison.
Rated 28 Mar 2014
90
39th
A Fun,chessy mid 90's action flick starting Nicholas Cage, enough said.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
85
90th
Nic Cage on a little roll with the excellent The Rock and this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
34th
malkovich and jerry bruckheimer... interesting...
Rated 09 Aug 2019
50
22nd
ne kadar aptalca, o kadar eğlenceli modeli.
Rated 30 Sep 2009
80
33rd
Nice Action Movie!
Rated 19 Jul 2009
80
62nd
Kept me at the edge of the seat every minute
Rated 17 Oct 2020
80
37th
Viewed October 16, 2020.
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 21 Sep 2010
63
34th
Idiotic but so unabashedly so it's entertaining.
Rated 21 Feb 2017
70
69th
"Con Air" is pretty spectacular. It's a great example of a film that takes a simple but effective premise and just runs with it the whole way. It's definitely far from flawless, but delivers the goodies, i.e. is filled with great, explosive action. The cast is good too, especially John Malkovich, Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi (and mainly excluding Nicolas Cage and his moronic accent), while Cameron Poe's characterization gives the film a solid backbone for the unfolding of the action.
Rated 08 Mar 2018
60
40th
Cy...onara
Rated 25 Nov 2011
85
68th
guilty pleasure, except i dont feel bad about liking this at all.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
Good movie with good cast. Cage could have done without the accent. Like the action.
Rated 04 Jan 2009
90
37th
Great action :)
Rated 26 Aug 2015
95
63rd
Cameron(Nicolas Cage) is sentenced to eight years in prison when he accidentally kills a man. When his release comes through, he's eager to see the daughter. However, Poe's original flight is delayed, so he's put aboard a flight transporting ten of the most dangerous men in the American penal system to a new high-security facility. One of the criminals, Cyrus(John Malkovich), is a serial killer. Cyrus and his men will hijack the plane. Con Air shows plenty of action, stunts, and special effects.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
75
52nd
Not as bad as it seems.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
70
19th
Not the worst thing Jerry Bruckheimer has ever done
Rated 30 Aug 2007
78
63rd
Pretty awesome in campy and serious way. Hard to believe this wasn't directed by Michael Bay.
Rated 16 Sep 2008
55
83rd
action
Rated 31 Jan 2012
50
4th
For a lot of people this one is so stupid, trumped up, and flatly bad that it circles around and becomes campy fun. Not for me.
Rated 25 Jun 2021
35
3rd
I wish Cage's accent was the worst part about this, but the problematic racial politics, pro-police/military propaganda and the inclusion of a trans character who was added for the sole purpose of making a transmisogynist joke are all much bigger sins.
Rated 20 Jan 2013
30
3rd
Pretty terrible, made less and less sense as the film went on. Malkovich was good before the film descended into total farce.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
65
11th
my daughter's picture, it's my picture of my daughter, gonna see her, my daughter, when I'm back, my daughter, from the picture
Rated 18 Jul 2015
60
16th
Terrible film made incredibly watchable by great leads. If you like Nic Cage and want to see a stupid and extremely entertaining film, this is the one for you.
Rated 03 Jun 2016
70
55th
A stupid comedy full of bad asses, especially the scenes in Las Vegas :) Soundtrack full of guitar solos! Unforgettable flick. For the fun 70, otherwise 30.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
32
20th
Dumb, dumb, dumb!!!
Rated 02 Jun 2011
50
30th
It reeks of 'hollywood'. Dave Chappelle's presence is the only thing worth watching this for.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
38
7th
Nic Cage with the southern accent....ugh.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
75
40th
Buckle up and put the bunny back in the box! This high flying thriller is pretty awesomely bad. Nicolas Cage probably sports one of Hollywood's worst Southern accents and his lines aren't written that well either. This sometimes adds to the comedy of the film. The movie also has a great crew of bad guys like Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo, Dave Chappelle, Colm Meaney and best of all John Malkovich...

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