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6 June 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
One wrong flight can ruin your whole day morePlot:
A newly released ex-con and former US Ranger finds himself trapped in a prisoner transport plane when the passengers seize control. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Pretty standard stuff, but enjoyable enough more (288 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 8:00 PM | TNT | |||
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 6:00 PM | TNT |
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Rated R for strong violence and language.Parents Guide:
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115 min | USA:123 min (extended version)Country:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #35192) | Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 | Germany:16 (extended version) (2006) | Germany:18 (original rating) | France:-12 | Finland:K-16 (DVD version) (cut) | Finland:K-16 (uncut) (video premiere) | Netherlands:12 (TV rating) | Netherlands:16 (original rating) | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16 (unrated DVD version) | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KNT | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:14 | Denmark:15 | Italy:VM14 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (original rating) | UK:18 (video rating)Fun Stuff
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The sight of the planes flying in low formation over the Strip during filming caused a number of Las Vegans to call the police. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: If Poe was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the State Of Alabama, he would be sentenced to serve his sentence in a Alabama State Penitentiary, not in a Federal Penitentiary. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Officer at Leaving Ceremony: Army Rangers have a proud history. Since the 1700s, Rangers have led the way in every major confrontation in which the United States has been involved. You men are a credit to that fine heritage, and I'm sorry to see you go. But you've served your country well...
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Carolina In The Morning moreFAQ
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Con Air is what I've come to expect of a standard Hollywood action flick, nothing more, nothing less. It's got plenty of action, big explosions, one-liners and pure entertainment value. The plot is pretty good, somewhat original, and fairly fast-paced. The acting is good, and the film has a surprisingly large amount of well-known good actors; Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, Danny Trejo, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames and John Malkovich. They all give good performances, as do most of the supporting actors. The characters are well-written and credible. I found it interesting how most of the characters aren't all black or white in their actions and personalities; many of them have a shade of gray or two. The action is well-done, exciting and intense. The special effects(the few there are) are good enough. The ending may be a little extreme, but it's a good climax, and the good things in the film make up for the bad; granted, there are a few downright lame parts, but there are far more good parts than bad. All in all, everything you'd expect from a Jerry Bruckheimer action film, and nothing else. I recommend it to fans of standard action films. 7/10