Pushing Tin Reviews

really good, very under-rated

definately in my 10 best of all time. witty, exciting and gripping to the fantastic ending! cusack is superb as the paranoid Nick Falzone, but Billy Bob Thornton steals the show as the cool, so-laid-back-hes-nearly-falling- over Russell Bell who calmly drifts in and wrecks life. top class air traffic control flik....well worth a rent!

Didn't know what to expect and pleasantly surprised

Wasn't sure what to expect when I read the synopsis but rented it as we love John Cusack. He didn't disappointing! The rest of the cast were good too. Story line was entertaining if a little predictable by the end. The scene where Cusack visits Thornton to get forgiveness is funny and touching, a great bit of cinema.

Overshoots the airfield

Comedy about air-traffic controllers which quickly meanders off into a tale of male rivalry which fails to rise anywhere near the level of "Tin Men". A dramatic finale brings us back to the control room, but fails to resolve the plot, which is wrapped up in a too-pat ending.

Part of the problem is the leads. John Cusack is witty enough but too much of a jerk to command much sympathy. Billy Bob Thornton is initially enigmatic and interesting but as we never get to see what lies behind that the interest soon palls. Angelina Jolie puts more into her role than it deserves and is shamefully only used for her pneumatic charm.

Nonetheless the dialogue is sharp and there are some entertaining scenes, the time passes agreeably enough.

Found this movie very slow 'to get off the ground' and predictable. This was a second attempt to watch it all the way through, which I did. Have seen better on the subject.

Quirky & cool

Like the characters this movie is just a little bit different, some really interesting situations put the central character through the wringer as he has his Alpha Male status challenged and trys to work out who he is without it. The film handles the feelings of jealousy and betrayal which surround maritial infidelity with a light but confident touch. It's not a masterpiece, but anyone who has ever had a knock to their confidence should see something to identify with. Pushing Tin also explores how people cope (and don't cope) with stress, with some beautiful moments adding personality to the supporting cast. Well worth a look, rent this movie.

bit boring

trailer looked good, but unless you're a fan of the leading actors, then you might find this one a bit dull. There's better stuff out there.....

Miss

love john cusack movies!!!! even he can' t make this good, there are no characters to like or relate to and even though there are patches where the actors shine i was very disappointed with how the movie started and unravelled thereafter.

John Cusack should stick to movies like identity or comedies that give him the chance to show what a great character actor he is.

Ok - a little predictable and the ending is pretty corny. Worth watching for John Cusack who I think is brilliant. Film isn't as good as he is.

Not bad. John Cusack and Billy Bob are fab. Bill Bob is particuarly good in this movie and it has some cool, cringe moments. As a story it's just average but it's fine for a nothing better to do mid afternoon movie.

An anti-climax

Watched the first part of this film before and have been wanting to watch the rest for a while. When I did, it was a bit of a disappointment. The film is so intense and you get the feeling that something really extreme is about to happen, it never really does. It moves along nicely and is pleasant and interesting enough to watch but nothing major happens. Billy Bob is quite annoying I thought, too laid back to take seriously, Cate Blanchett overacts, it's refreshing to see Angelina Jolie under-characterised in a film for once but John Cusack was class as always (if you don't count Being John Malkovich). The ending was disappointing but there were some excellent scenes showing how air traffic controlling works and the film dipicted the intensity and pressure of the job really well, some great supporting roles too but without these or John Cusack's performance, it would've been pretty dull.