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DVD : Broken Arrow / Speed / The Siege [1999]
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Broken Arrow / Speed / The Siege [1999] starring: Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, Annette Bening, Tony Shalhoub, Sami Bouajila directed by: Edward Zwick Vegetarian Books Price: £19.99 Prices subject to change. |
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Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5039036014502 Format: PAL Label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Number Of Discs: 3 Number Of Items: 3 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Region Code: 2 Release Date: September 15, 2003 Running Time: 326 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: November 06, 1998 Sales Rank: 72011 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: A high-profile action/exploitation thriller set in the late 20th century, The Siege is really a fantasy that extrapolates from major terrorist bombings, such as the one at the World Trade Centre. Denzel Washington is FBI special agent Hubbard, "Hub" to his friends, whose anti-terrorist task force must track down the terrorist cells responsible for a spate of bombings in New York. His partner is an FBI agent of Arabian extraction (played convincingly by Tony Shalhoub), proving not all Arabs are bad guys--a point the film should be lauded for making again and again. Thrown into the mix is a CIA spy (played almost kittenish at times by Annette Bening), whose ties to the terrorists appear to be at the centre of the conflicts. When the bombings escalate out of control, the President institutes martial law, sending in General Devereaux (played with impenetrable countenance by Bruce Willis) with tanks and troops to ferret out the terrorists. Echoes of Japanese-Americans in internment camps ring out as Arabs, including the son of the Arab-American FBI agent, are herded into a stadium. Periodic audio-montages of "man in the street" sentiments anchor the material in the present and show how serious and relevant the material is. But finally what we have is a taut and entertaining popcorn movie, giving itself the humanistic nod when it can. --Jim Gay, Amazon.com Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Could have been moreWhat we have here is an average attempt at manifesting one of the possible and likely threats of our time; Terrorism. To much of an extent, the film captures this perfectly, and we learn how such people operate, they're motives etc etc... However, the film fails in its layout - the way it keeps switching from Denzel and co's personal issue's and feelings to the job in hand leaves you feeling out-of-place. It should also be noted that Bruce Willis and a helicopter with missile cannons don't mix, when it comes to realism. The result is borderline laughable as he struts about in his army uniform. Though its been directed and presented well, a little more thought into making the plot real would have benefited the film. ... Read More: Rating:  - Very thought provoking, and not all that unlikelyThe Siege tells a hypothetical story about terrorist attacks on New York City by Islamic fundamentalists, and how an FBI department led by Special Agent Hubbard (Denzel Washington) tries to stop them. A CIA agent (Annette Bening) is also involved, and refuses to cooperate with the FBI, at least at first. When the attacks continue and the FBI and police are unable to stop them, President Bill Clinton imposes martial law and U.S. Army units under General Devereaux (Bruce Willis) occupy and isolate Brooklyn and round up all the young Arab men and place them in an internment camp. This leads to several consequences and to a final showdown that will not be revealed here. The Siege was controversial already in 1998 when it was released: ... Read More: Rating:  - shameful film this film is as bland as dishwater in truth,very pro american,anti islamic and all that mumbo jumbo,yes,but where is the films soul and heartbeat,it just never shows itself. The film deals with terrorists who place america under siege in various attacks,fbi agent denzel washington gets help from a woman who knows more than she is letting on and army general bruce willis just wants to destroy the terrorists and with no questions asked,thats about it really. The film asks some questions of society but doesnt really know the answers itself,dull and queasy and too much of a good thing quell this film downwards.There is a theory that i abide too that every film with denzel in is worth haveing a peek at,i may have to reserve the truth in ... Read More: Rating: - The seigehi, this is one of my favourite action films for lots of reasons. the actors are absolutly brilliant and characters have depth. the storyline is a bit plane with no complexity. a nation threatened by terrorists however they delivered it very well. it also has non-stop action from start to end and clearly a high budget film. if you're any kind of action fan you will buy this now. or if you're a fan of bruce willis or denzel washington as denzel is the main character. a great film you will enjoy and won't regret. thanks. Rating:  - Chillingly predictiveThis film would probably do better in this day and age than prior to the invasion of Iraq as it is chillingly predictive in its portrayal of the American "War on Terror" and the subsequent civil liberties issues that have been caused a storm over the past year. It is a cut above the other terrorist threat movies because it is very well researched and does not pander to stereotyping. The atrocities in Abu Ghraib prison, the arrests in Stuttgart, the laughable disparity and zonal tensions in the American intelligence system coupled with the erosion of civil liberties and human rights are all mirrored in this movie and makes for compelling, thought-provoking viewing. You cannot help but wonder that the film was made prior to 9/11. Read More: |
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