The Chase
by Adam Rifkin
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Actor: Charlie Sheen, Henry Rollins, Josh Mostel, Kristy Swanson, Wayne GraceDirector: Adam Rifkin
Brand: TCFHE
Producer: Charlie Sheen
Writer: Adam Rifkin
Producer: Brad Wyman
Producer: Brian W. Cook
Producer: Cassian Elwes
Producer: Eduard Sarlui
Producer: Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 4.0; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 4.0
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-09-06
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of The Chase
Movie Review: What's Not To Like?
Summary: 5 Stars
This film has often been the subject of negative criticism, and my response is that they are not seeing the whole picture for what it is worth. The truth is that this movie not only has comedy, suspense, and drama, but it avoids making anyone totally unlikable. This is one case where 'the car chase' allows us to gradually get to know everyone and understand their view of the situation. (Not unlike the great Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors.")
It's basically this. Charlie Sheen was arrested for robbery, but he has escaped from prison. In desperation, he kidnaps Kristy Swanson, takes her car, and heads for Mexico. Later, we learn that he was arrested for a crime he did not commit, and that he is in fact a kind, gentle, vulnerable, and frightened man. (Later, we see just how much he cares about Kristy Swanson when he doesn't want her to ruin her life on his behalf.)
The officer Henry Rollins may appear to be over zealous. And we may be tempted to see him as a villain. BUT REMEMBER, he did NOT get to know Charlie Sheen the way we did. All his character knows is that Sheen was arrested for armed robbery, that he escaped from prison, that he supposedly fired on 2 officers, that he kidnapped a woman and stole her car, and that he caused a wreck on the highway.
Dalton Voss (Swanson's father) is not exactly the father of the year, but despite his faults, all he knows is that Charlie Sheen kidnapped his daughter and stole her car.
What makes this movie so great is that we are obviously lead into sympathy the most for Sheen and Swanson. But if we are honest with ourselves, we know we can't hate the other characters with a clear conscience.
Also worth mentioning is Charlie Sheen's benevolent and honorable lawyer, who handles his small role with dignity and talent. He wants to help everyone, but obviously, he can do little more than make a few desperate telephone calls and explain the truth of Sheen's innocence to everyone. (Probably also for the benefit of the audience as well.)
Another character worth mentioning is Rocky Caroll. He narrates some of the story quite nicely for us. And the zealous television program worker is great in his own way. He offers funny (but realistic) directions about what to film, and even when a gun is being held to his head, he can only think that it's great for his program: "Ned! Get a shot of this!" He sure is loyal to his profession!
Overall, there really is nothing to dislike about this movie. It has great convincing characters, a story that unfolds, interesting and different views of the same situation, and comedy, suspense, and some tragedy. (Not to mention a twist ending!)
Summary of The Chase
AN ESCAPED CONVICT KIDNAPS AN HEIRESS, THEN STEERS HER BMW FORMEXICO WITH POLICE CLOSE BEHIND.Similar DVD Movies
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