Executive Decision
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Movie Reviews of Executive Decision
Movie Review: No Seagal ,No Problem
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very ironic movie, it came out only 5 years before the 9/11 attacks. its plot is very similar in a way to what happened on that day, or what could have been done to prevent the incident. Sure enough the movie is fiction, most of what is seen would work up to a certain point. Either way the movie is a great effort at demonstrating what could be done in a time of crisis.
A commercial airline is taken over by Islamic extremist; the main terrorist is Nagi Hassan, at first it seem that his demands is that the U.S. must release a man named Jaffa or they will suffer the consequences. But an analyst named Dr. Grant (Kurt Russell) believes different, his belief is that Hassan doesn't really want Jaffa's release; instead Grant believes the plane is carrying DZ-5 (an extremely dangerous explosive) and that he will detonate the plane killing millions of Americans.
Grant, Colonel Travis (Steven Seagal) and a group of trained soldiers are planning now to take control of the plane with a special stealth plane that can attach to its commercial airliner. At first when I heard there plan it didn't feel realistic, but they do it just right, making it quite believable.
For Seagal fans like me, let me tell you that this is not a Seagal movie. This is a Kurt Russell movie. Seagal is in the movie for tops 20 minutes. It seems that Seagal had some issues with the producers and his role was minimized. Funny though you can tell in some instances that Seagal doesn't want to be in it; he does give a good supporting role but we have seen better. Anyhow the movie is fantastic, a bit dated in some areas, but overall good. The major problem I have is with the DVD, it's horrible, the picture quality is crappy; Warner needs to re-release this remastered
MY PERSONAL RATING: 4 OUT OF 5
Movie Review: A Fun Seat-Squirmer
Summary: 4 Stars
I really liked EXECUTIVE DECISION for two basic reasons. One, the bad guys are Islamic terrorists--the most likely group of thugs to take over an airplane. (Yes, this movie was made pre-9/11; nowadays you would never see Hollywood dare go that politically incorrect route again.) Second, Steven Seagal is only in this film briefly. (I stood up and cheered following his departure.) Yet putting all of the above aside, this is one fun flick to sit down and watch, as a reluctant intelligence expert (Kurt Russell) leads a group of commandos clandestinely aboard a jetliner to stop the terrorists before they can inflict catastrophic death along the eastern seaboard. Meanwhile, back in DC, the Secretary of Defense (Len Cariou), acting on behalf of the abroad President, must make an executive decision: Allow the commandos to do their job--even though the plane is getting perilously close to Washington--or blow the plane out of the sky, killing over 400 innocent people.
Nothing like a good seat-squirmer.
The cast, led by Russell, meshes well; special unit forces members include John Leguizamo, Joe Morton, and B.D. Wong. Oliver Platt is annoying, but that's just me, while David Suchet plays an evil, snarling (yet stereotypical) head zealot. Best of the best is Halle Berry (wolf howl), playing a flight attendant who assists the special team. Yes, it's all over the top, from the stealth fighter secretly sucking onto the airplane to unload the commandos, to Morton and Platt's endless bomb disarm attempts, to a silly emergency landing (sure, just anyone can land an airliner). But there are thrills and chills galore, twists and turns, and a boatload of suspense, making EXECUTIVE DECISION one wild and fun ride.
--D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning
Movie Review: A great way to spend a little more than two hours.
Summary: 4 Stars
Terrorists hijack a jumbo jet with over 400 passengers. Terrorist expert Dr David Grant (Kurt Russell) believes that the terrorists have nerve gas bombs on board and therefore, they can't let the plane enter US airspace, since the nerve gas could probably destroy the entire Washington DC. And they don't want to shoot them down, since that would lead to a big scandal. Instead, they send up a special military unit, led by Lieutenant Colonel Travis (Steven Seagal), to get on board the jumbo jet and take control over it. This turns out to be even more difficult than they had thought.This is an action thriller that unfortunately doesn't seem as unrealistic now as it would've done some months ago, and some people would maybe prefer not to watch it because of the recent attacks. On the other hand, it could be interesting to watch because of that. Either way, it's a very good and well made movie. It's not so different from Air Force One and if you liked that one, you'll probably like this one and vice versa.
Steven Seagal's role is actually quite small, he's out of the movie after approximately half an hour, or even less, and you don't miss him. Kurt Russel, Oliver Platt, Halle berry and the other actors are good.
If you like quality action movies, here is one that will keep you at the edge of your seat for a little more than two hours. I really liked it!
Movie Review: Non-stop action drives this popcorn movie
Summary: 4 Stars
In "Executive Decision", Kurt Russell stars as a reluctant hero who is charged with saving the country from a airborne terrorist attack on the US that would have unbelievable consequences on the country. Co-starring are Steven Seagal as Col. Austin Travis, the leader of a group of Army Rangers who provide Russell with the backup that he needs during the movie. Halle Berry (before she really became HALLE BERRY) stars as the brave airline attendant, Jean, who provides the Rangers and Russell with help during their counterattack.
The plot revolves around a terrorist group's reaction to the capture of their leader in the Mideast. Their response to the arrest is to take over control of an American airliner and hold the passengers for ransom. Or is that really their plan? Rather than provide the viewer with too many plot details, let me suffice to say that a significant plot twist occurs during the first third of the film that changes the pacing and interest level of the film dramatically.
Viewers who enjoy Kurt Russell's action movies and any of the "Die Hard"/"Lethal Weapon" genre' of films will certainly enjoy "Executive Decision". The action is pretty much non-stop and will keep many viewers on the edge of their seats.
Movie Review: Fast-paced action from beginning to end...
Summary: 4 Stars
Kurt Russell stars as a buttoned-up think-tank guru who suddenly finds himself trying to save the city of Washington D.C. from evil terrorists! Russell and a crack military team manage to board a commercial airliner (in mid-flight) that's been hijacked by the band of Middle-Eastern extremists. In addition to subduing the hijackers, Russell and company have to defuse a poor man's bomb that threatens to wipe out our nation's capital. Like other recent action/terrorist films ("Air Force One"... "Con Air"), "Executive Decision" calls for a major suspension of disbelief. Nevertheless, the film had a focused storyline that moved rapidly as the good guys worked against the clock. Thankfully, the film avoided any tangential themes or gratuitous one-liners that would have bogged down the action. You can probably guess how the flight's going to end, but it's still a fun and suspenseful ride. This film features several solid supporting performances, including Marla Maples Trump's non-speaking delivery of the "terrified stewardess" role