The Negotiator

Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 29, 1998

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 163 Ratings

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TylerDurden900Jul 11, 2014

The Negotiator is a fantastic thriller with Samuel L. and Kevin Spacey. The movie has amazing suspense
and the twists aren't decipherable until the final scenes of the movie. The Negotiator is hugely underrated
and it is one of the bestThe Negotiator is a fantastic thriller with Samuel L. and Kevin Spacey. The movie has amazing suspense
and the twists aren't decipherable until the final scenes of the movie. The Negotiator is hugely underrated
and it is one of the best movies of the 90's… Expand

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oblique15Sep 2, 2013

I love this movie. You really get to know the characters and come to care for what can happen.This is Samuel L. Jackson at his finest. Alot of good actors in this movie besides him like Kevin Spacey who also does a nice job.The Negotiator isI love this movie. You really get to know the characters and come to care for what can happen.This is Samuel L. Jackson at his finest. Alot of good actors in this movie besides him like Kevin Spacey who also does a nice job.The Negotiator is has plenty of action, and drama to go with a nice story.… Expand

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Obstinate177May 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revealing mistakes During one of the early negotiating scenes, the clock in the negotiating room shows early afternoon when it is clearly night.… Expand

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KSArvindDec 4, 2022

A fantastic thriller film. This is such an engaging and entertaining watch.

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JuanrieraJun 19, 2021

Huge budget, huge actors, good pace, good script, and all that together and in order results in this great movie.

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Maxilla328May 14, 2021

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MichaelCJan 10, 2006

An Amazing Thriller! I Couldnt sleep for hours after i watched it because my heart was beating so fast. Great Preformances from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey.

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Surpass80Jan 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lieutenant Danny Roman: I like westerns, like Shane.

Lieutenant Chris Sabian: It's interesting that you pick one where the hero dies.

Lieutenant Danny Roman: What are you talking about? He doesn't die. He rides off into the sunset, and that kid says "Come back, Shane!"

Lieutenant Chris Sabian: That's a common misconception, in the last frame he's slumped over on his horse.

Lieutenant Danny Roman: So he was slumped, slumped don't mean dead.… Expand

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tethysdustMar 4, 2017

An engaging thriller that features Samuel L. Jackson at the top of his game. I was surpised how tense it could be, even though it mostly took place in one office.

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Outkast1980Dec 5, 2015

Anyone who gives this underrated classic a bad score doesn't know movies. This movie is one of the most underrated movies of all time. It's a great movie!

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

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ExcommunicadoJan 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey) uses a shard of mirror, made partially of silver, to flummox the corrupt cop Argento (Tim Kelleher), whose name is based on the Latin word for silver.… Expand

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gracjanskiApr 1, 2021

Intelligent movie with top actors and some decent action. The car and mouse game between Spacey and Jackson was great.
But the story is a bit too incredible.

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MovieGuysApr 8, 2014

The Negotiator starts off like the usual cop movie, showing the protagonist doing his job on some random situation. And in that respect, it starts out cliché. But by the middle parts, the action heats up and the movie becomes very thrillingThe Negotiator starts off like the usual cop movie, showing the protagonist doing his job on some random situation. And in that respect, it starts out cliché. But by the middle parts, the action heats up and the movie becomes very thrilling and intense, accompanied by a great musical score. And in the middle of all of this, the psychological battle between Spacey and Jackson is the best part. By the end, the movie doesn't take the usual cliché route, and some of the twists are ones you won't see coming.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Oct 1, 2011

"The Negotiator" is what we call a 'splendid blockbuster'. It has tense clashes between the main characters as well as great performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. A movie you definitely should watch when you have spare time.

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SpangleDec 25, 2013

Pretty good overall. It certainly doesn't fail to keep you invested in the characters and with Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey doing great jobs as expected, this one is taken to another level over your run-of-the-mill thriller. OnlyPretty good overall. It certainly doesn't fail to keep you invested in the characters and with Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey doing great jobs as expected, this one is taken to another level over your run-of-the-mill thriller. Only complaints are that the ending is quite predictable and disappointing after the rest of the film and that it could have been trimmed a tad, but regardless, this one is still enjoyable.… Expand

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amheretojudgeNov 10, 2018

and who-done-it case..

The Negotiator Gray's surf and turf towards this thrilling ride may not be impeccably competent on the maturity but is thoroughly entertaining in its self-created hostage environment. Ticking for almost two and a halfand who-done-it case..

The Negotiator

Gray's surf and turf towards this thrilling ride may not be impeccably competent on the maturity but is thoroughly entertaining in its self-created hostage environment. Ticking for almost two and a half hours, the feature keeps you on the edge of the seat despite of being thick and thin in its methodology. Aforementioned, it may not be as mature as you might think, but it certainly is smarter than we usually get in such hostage situation and who-done-it case. The screenplay is tightly packed over the course of time that enfolds in a balanced pace making you fall in love all over again in this nail biting circumstance. There is no commercial hoax in it, there is no monkey business going on in this building, all the romance is between Spacey and Jackson.

And boy, do they hold up to their reputations. Their conversations are sharp and cunningly weaved out where both of them stand alone for their superpowers amidst the other hungry corrupt characters. The narration is polished with such finesse and flamboyancy that it flows fluently with gripping sequences and your usual satisfying twists and turns. The performance stands up to the caliber of the cast. Jackson as the innocent lead victim of this money-transaction-gone-wrong-case is so comfortable in his suit that he oozes warmth on the screen that makes you ease up on your seat.

Spacey, on his parallel role is equally challenging as both the character and performer, his uncertainty over each tiny detail is enthralling to encounter. The structure of the script maybe familiarly textbook but Gary's vision is much more lucid and perpetually on mark. The Negotiator is definitely diplomatic and exhilarating as a negotiation usually is, but at times this diplomacy tend to lean towards expectancy which can easily be off putting and an anchor to this genre.… Expand

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jonslowJan 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. to prove his innocence,He has to caught the hostage to negotiate to find the truth . WOW
but why bad guy die so easy?… Expand

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NDApr 1, 2007

Seen it loads of times and still enjoy it. Acting is superb and good tension and drama.

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KevinD.Aug 3, 2006

Incredible thriller. Jackson and Spacey are amazing. David Morse is pleasing as well. The plot twists are well told and the gun scenes are heart-stopping. This movie is pro-shop pro.

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timoneNov 30, 2021

The Negotiator has got some suspense like in many films of an action genre for the most part. I'm not saying that all action films have suspense in them like they should. They just haven't managed to get them to the top. However I really likeThe Negotiator has got some suspense like in many films of an action genre for the most part. I'm not saying that all action films have suspense in them like they should. They just haven't managed to get them to the top. However I really like this one. This one's suspenseful. The plot is very evocative and makes the direction look unique. There are many scenes that are evocative especially when Danny Roman has to prove his innocence in the hostage situation. This also a suspenseful ending that really does fill your skin. If you love Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey you'll like this one. I've heard of a film that stars the same cast in this but I haven't seen it yet. It's called A Time to Kill and I think it's directed by Joel Schumacher. So anyways, that is The Negotiator. This is a good one.… Expand