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Slipstream

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
3.3K
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Slipstream (1989)
In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself.
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In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, plannin... Read allIn the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself.In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself.

  • Director
    • Steven Lisberger
  • Writers
    • Tony Kayden
    • Bill Bauer
  • Stars
    • Bob Peck
    • Mark Hamill
    • Kitty Aldridge
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Lisberger
    • Writers
      • Tony Kayden
      • Bill Bauer
    • Stars
      • Bob Peck
      • Mark Hamill
      • Kitty Aldridge
    • 72User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bob Peck
    Bob Peck
    • Byron
    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Tasker
    Kitty Aldridge
    Kitty Aldridge
    • Belitski
    Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton
    • Matt Owens
    Susan Leong
    Susan Leong
    • Abigail
    Alkis Kritikos
    • Cook 'Petrois'
    Tony Alleff
    Tony Alleff
    • Bartender
    Ricco Ross
    Ricco Ross
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    George Camiller
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    • Director
      • Steven Lisberger
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      • Tony Kayden
      • Bill Bauer
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    Dodger-9

    Not so full of hot air

    To read some comments on this movie you'd think it was a 1989 version of The Avengers (ie, really bad). I saw it at the Odeon Leicester Square in London on the first (and probably only week) of release. With good stereo and in the right surroundings I thought it was a great, highly different vision of the future. Yes, there was a lot of Mad Max in there and okay some of the visual effects were a little ropey, but it did at least boast two of my fave actors - the late, great Bob Peck and a pre-Titanic Bill Paxton. The 10 years since it was made has seen scant screenings on British TV or otherwise. A pity as there are some great moments such as the scene where Paxton attempts to rescue Peck from a kite (I kid you not) and the moody finale which was intriguing. On the whole, well made, erratic entertainment that loses everything on the small screen but features some interesting ideas, even if not all of it works. And compared to The Avengers, it looks like the greatest movie ever made.
    ajosephi

    See it just for Bob Peck

    I've liked this movie for years, and it is actually quite muddled and strange, it is difficult to understand, the performances are sometimes strained and overdone; and still it is charming. A lot of original ideas, some quiet, delicate, odd moments, and Bob Peck's performance make it really lovely in a certain way. Don't miss it if you enjoy movies that are outside the Hollywood box. It has a thing that is more than the sum of its' awkward parts.
    7justaskmonica

    Very interesting, absorbing and visually provocative film.

    I couldn't agree more (previous post re: underrated) this movie was a truly entertaining surprise and I have been trying to find it ever since my husband and i rented it one night after pretty much working our way thru the other rentals at our local video store. Our expectations were not particularly high but we ended up really enjoying this film. The premise is not particularly new - post apocalyptic and all...but the approach and the vision presented of earth at this point is truly refreshing. I think it's a shame that it just didn't get the kind of studio support and exposure that it deserved. I definitely recommend it - you won't be sorry, it's just a very interesting, very well put together movie.
    cheesius

    Underrated

    Slipstream is, in my opinion, a very under-rated movie, with an excellent cast. Bill Paxton is entertaining in his role as the unlikely hero, Bob Peck is superb in his role as Byron, the fugitive -- Even F. Murray Abraham and the great Ben Kingsley make appearances in this unlikely post-apocalyptic action film. But the best performance of all, in my opinion, came from Mark Hamill, playing a very nasty cop. I've never seen Mark Hamill play the "bad guy," and he did an EXCELLENT job convincing me that he was not only a sociopathic jerk, but that he was not Mark Hamill. In fact, I didn't even realize who he was until the third time I saw this film - his performance is excellent, and different than anything else I've seen him do.

    Unfortunately, the film has its problems. The plot suffers from some cheesy moments, the music is overbearingly loud, and while it is well orchestrated and very majestic, it's often a bit too majestic for what's going on. There are also some long scenes that could have been shortened or even cut to the benefit of the film. The ending is disappointing - abrupt and more than a bit ridiculous. Add to this that nearly every copy I've seen is on low-grade VHS, recorded at a slow speed.

    This said, overall, the movie is entertaining, and interesting. If it was based on a book, I'd love to read it. I came away from the movie wishing I knew more about the characters involved, and curious about what would come next for the main characters. The movie kept my interest, and I did watch it again - several times.
    7schneiderdick

    Better than it's 4.9 star rank

    Slipstream is far better than the review rankings indicate. The film is a nice break from today's frayed sci-fi kill the monster or be killed plot lines. Slipstream fits in more with the likes of Asimov, Bradbury, or Dick. Sure, there are some familiar plot points like a dystopian near future, environmental devastation, societal collapse, human movements back into nature (actually, sounds a bit like right now, huh?). Intriguing, though, is the common mode of transport, ultralights. With the shifting of the jet stream to cover more of the planet and closer to the surface, the pilots use these "slipstreams" to get around as ground transport is nearly obsolete. And these elements are kept nicely in the background, providing a tapestry for the story, which is a basic cop chase, double crosses, introspection, and interesting character (one of which is an android) interactions. It is worth watching the film for the flying scenes and the key exterior locations alone -- Cappadoccia, Turkey, and Malham Rocks UK. Director Steven Lisberger (Tron), Music Elmer Bernstein, Cast includes Bob Peck, Mark Hamill, Kitty Aldridge, Bill Paxton, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Kingsley, F. Murray Abraham? Come on! Get it!

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    • Trivia
      Also known as the movie that put producer Gary Kurtz in bankruptcy due to its failure and lack of distribution in the U.S.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Will Tasker: It's over! It's finished! End of chase!

    • Alternate versions
      The Japanese VHS of the film has the complete 103 minute version of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Schlocky Horror Picture Show: Slipstream (1989) (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Big Area
      Performed by Then Jerico

      Courtesy of London Records/MCA Records

      Composed by Then Jerico

      Music Published by Dejamus/Then Songs

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 1989 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Slipstream (La furia del viento)
    • Filming locations
      • Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Entertainment Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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