Con Air

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 6, 1997

8.5	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 376 Ratings

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inaneswineNov 14, 2017

Con Air is a showcase of the worst tropes that plagued action films of the 90s. The unlikeable and badly acted lead character with some convoluted goal involving a child; the never-ending loud and violent explosion sequences; the villain whoCon Air is a showcase of the worst tropes that plagued action films of the 90s. The unlikeable and badly acted lead character with some convoluted goal involving a child; the never-ending loud and violent explosion sequences; the villain who simply refuses to die, dragging the film's running time out beyond a level that is considered entertaining; a sparse selection of female characters that are furniture to fawn over or be rescued by testosterone-fuelled "hunks"; and an ending that celebrates the freedom of a hot-tempted soldier (or "American hero", as they are colloquially known) and a charismatic psychopath, a violent death for the villain and, of course, money. John Malkovich's charisma unfortunately can't save this piece of tat.… Expand

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BroyaxJan 22, 2018

Nicolas Cage s'est commis de temps à autre dans le blockbuster hollymerdique alimentaire avant de sombrer bien plus tard dans les affres des nanars et téléfilms bas de gamme (pléonasme) mais on ne lui en veut pas dans le cas présent (mêmeNicolas Cage s'est commis de temps à autre dans le blockbuster hollymerdique alimentaire avant de sombrer bien plus tard dans les affres des nanars et téléfilms bas de gamme (pléonasme) mais on ne lui en veut pas dans le cas présent (même s'il est aussi transparent et inexistant), car Malkovich s'est aussi égaré sur ce vol consternant de beauferie amerlocaine.

Ainsi que John Cusack et Steve Buscemi et d'autres seconds couteaux plus ou moins coutumiers de ces grosses farces qui étalent vulgairement leurs dizaines de millions de dollars à l'écran. Le scénario complètement foireux a été écrit par un enfant de 5 ans et les dialogues semblent récupérés d'une mauvaise sitcom (double pléonasme) : ça touche tellement le fond à chaque réplique que même tous les Expendables réunis sont allés crever de honte dans leur coin.

C'est réalisé par Simon West qui n'a rien à envier à Michael Bay : la moindre action est saucissonnée en tranches et totalement incompréhensible, un montage ultra-cut permanent façon clip de rap sur MTV ou autre chaîne poubelle pour ados. Enfin, même en mettant de côté le grand guignol pathétique de ces branques dont une partie cabotine comme des clébards à piquer et l'autre s'agite comme des poulets sans tête, la grosse daube infernale ne parvient pas à maintenir le rythme et se permet des apartés niaiseux. Tout simplement insupportable !… Expand

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FilipeNetoApr 4, 2018

This film is slightly based on true air travels made to transfer convicted criminals. I think I don't need to say that the idea of a plane full of chains and bars, with criminals traveling like caged beasts, is pure fiction. Despite havingThis film is slightly based on true air travels made to transfer convicted criminals. I think I don't need to say that the idea of a plane full of chains and bars, with criminals traveling like caged beasts, is pure fiction. Despite having a good cast and some regular action scenes, this film has a very poor quality. The script, written by Scott Rosenberg, is too unrealistic and implausible, starting with the totally stupid idea to fill a plane with crazy killers (one wearing a mask out of "Silence of the Lambs"), side by side with an arsenal of light weapons and fatty policeman full of donuts. This scenario could only end badly, making the hijacking too predictable. I don't understand how the police had so much difficulty in tracking the airplane with so many locators and covert surveillance devices available in that days, on the service of the writers and the director, Simon West. Starting from there, the film only gets worse, with a huge circus of unlikely and unbelievable scenes. The end is worthy of the Razzie Award that this film won.

The film has a good cast led by Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich and John Cusack. Also participating, among others, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, Renoly Santiago and Dave Chappelle. Nevertheless, none of the characters was particularly interesting with the exception of John Malkovich, who gave his Cyrus all the required malice and wickedness without allowing himself to explore a little more his evil. Some of the characters tries, mainly through dialogue, rehearse a few moments of humor, but it's a shot that backfired. The action scenes are truly impressive, but most merely to show-off, being clogged with special effects and sound. For posterity remains a regular action movie, able to entertain, which seeks to impress but ends up leaving us a bitter taste, like a good wine that was too long exposed to air.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020

Con Air is too tiresome to mention story wise so I'll keep it simple. John Malkovich, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack star alongside Ving Rhames in this strange action flick. Also watch out for Steve Buscemi who's a prisoner chatting to some 4-5Con Air is too tiresome to mention story wise so I'll keep it simple. John Malkovich, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack star alongside Ving Rhames in this strange action flick. Also watch out for Steve Buscemi who's a prisoner chatting to some 4-5 year old girl with a dolly singing Godly songs we used to sing at nursery which is creepy and noncey. A plane carrying some of the most dangerous criminals is hijacked by the criminals and Cyrus the virus (Malkovich) is in charge as head honcho or boss. Nicolas Cage just wants to see his kid so stops the badguys with the help of John Cusack using constant communication and saves the day. Con Air is filled with extreme levels of violence and profanity that beggars belief and stupidly over the top and still manages to be nothing more than a boring pile of turd. Avoid this awful film and may God forgive Simon West the director because I don't!… Expand

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