Drop Zone
1994
When U.S. marshals Pete Nessip (Wesley Snipes) and his brother, Terry (Malcolm Jamal Warner), escort Earl Leedy (Michael Jeter), a criminal computer hacker, on a flight headed straight to federal prison, little do they expect terrorist skydivers to foil their mission and capture the hacker. Terry is murdered during the attack .. Read more
| Starring | Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, Yancy Butler, Michael Jeter |
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| Director | John Badham |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
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Critics' reviews (5)
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You go for years without seeing a movie about skydiving and then suddenly, like buses, two of them come along at the same time — this and the Charlie Sheen vehicle Terminal Velocity. This is the pick of the pair: an exhilarating ride directed by action specialist John Badham with his usual flair and eye for spectacular set pieces. Wesley Snipes exudes charisma as the US marshal who sets out to hunt down the parachuting crooks whose airborne antics cost Snipes's brother his life. Gary Busey delivers another entertainingly villainous performance, while Yancy Butler is equally good as Snipes's reluctant partner.
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A stunt-driven thriller, in which breathtaking aerial acrobatics do not make up for the absence of a suspenseful narrative.
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After Demolition Man and Sugar Hill, action hero Snipes plummets to earth in this sky-diving picture. Busey is... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Average
Not a bad film by any means,just found it a little bit boring.Only so much sky diving i can see before ive had enough
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Not bad
If you like skydiving..you will like this dvd. Not a bad watch..Good acting (as Usual) from Wesley Snipes. Keeps you entertained.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
DROP ZONE.
I think Wesley Snipes is a great actor, combining humour and action well, and he doesn't disappoint in this movie. Here he plays Federal Marshall Pete Nessip who loses his partner and the prisoner they were escorting during the course of a 747 hijack. Everyone is tricked into believing that the hijackers were all killed when the plane is ruptured by an explosion. But Snipes (Nessip) suspects otherwise and attempts to track down his brother's killers. This film involves high speed chases through the sky, crash landings, broken bones, and of course, plenty of fighting action.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Average
Not a bad film by any means,just found it a little bit boring.Only so much sky diving i can see before ive had enough
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Not bad
If you like skydiving..you will like this dvd. Not a bad watch..Good acting (as Usual) from Wesley Snipes. Keeps you entertained.
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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Average
Not a bad film by any means,just found it a little bit boring.Only so much sky diving i can see before ive had enough
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Not bad
If you like skydiving..you will like this dvd. Not a bad watch..Good acting (as Usual) from Wesley Snipes. Keeps you entertained.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
DROP ZONE.
I think Wesley Snipes is a great actor, combining humour and action well, and he doesn't disappoint in this movie. Here he plays Federal Marshall Pete Nessip who loses his partner and the prisoner they were escorting during the course of a 747 hijack. Everyone is tricked into believing that the hijackers were all killed when the plane is ruptured by an explosion. But Snipes (Nessip) suspects otherwise and attempts to track down his brother's killers. This film involves high speed chases through the sky, crash landings, broken bones, and of course, plenty of fighting action.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Basic film, lacking in story
A typical Wesley Snipes film - a fair amount of action but no real storyline. Part of this film seemed familiar, especially if you have seen Boiling Point. Snipes plays a DEA agent out for revenge following the death of his brother and fellow agent. Queue some ridiculous skydiving scenes.
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cool
snipes skydiving get it for a laugh
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good
Usual good stuff from W.Snipes, althoug I am sure i've seen this on TV a while ago...still worth a second viewing though!
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Thought it was cool
I saw it a while ago on TV so decided to watch it again. It was good and action packed and worth an evening in on the sofa. I'd buy this film.
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Ok for Sky Diving Fans
Ok to watch film but not one of Snipe's best.
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Thrilling
Thrilling for most of this film. Amazing cinematography and action sequences. Wesley Snipes acts out his part with his extraordinary ability. Great action adventure.
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OK ish kinda film
Not a bad film, definately watchable plenty of action.Film made by Wesley Snipes acting role.
Critics' reviews (5)
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You go for years without seeing a movie about skydiving and then suddenly, like buses, two of them come along at the same time — this and the Charlie Sheen vehicle Terminal Velocity. This is the pick of the pair: an exhilarating ride directed by action specialist John Badham with his usual flair and eye for spectacular set pieces. Wesley Snipes exudes charisma as the US marshal who sets out to hunt down the parachuting crooks whose airborne antics cost Snipes's brother his life. Gary Busey delivers another entertainingly villainous performance, while Yancy Butler is equally good as Snipes's reluctant partner.
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A stunt-driven thriller, in which breathtaking aerial acrobatics do not make up for the absence of a suspenseful narrative.
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After Demolition Man and Sugar Hill, action hero Snipes plummets to earth in this sky-diving picture. Busey is... read more on Time Out
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"...Deftly paced action-adventure....[The characters] have the mystique of flying cowboys..."
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"...Badham works big, fast, and loud....Aerial sequences are thrilling..."
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