“Con Air” (1997) written by Scott Rosenberg; directed by Simon West, starring Nicholas Cage, John Cusack & John Malkovich / Z-View
Con Air (1997)
Director: Simon West
Screenplay: Scott Rosenberg
Stars: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, Nick Chinlund, Renoly Santiago, Ving Rhames, Dave Chappelle, Rachel Ticotin, Steve Eastin, Danny Trejo, M.C. Gainey, Landry Allbright, Monica Potter, Brendan Kelly, Jesse Borrego and Steve Buscemi.
Tagline: Buckle Up!
The Plot…
Eight years ago Cameron Poe, a decorated Army Ranger was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. A drunken thug had attacked Poe and his pregnant wife. Poe accidentally killed the man. Poe has been a model prisoner and is set to be paroled.
Poe is one of the convicts set to board a prison transport plane. Most of the other felons are headed to a supermax prison. They include a serial rapist, an arsonist, a drug lord, a mass murderer, a terrorist, a psycho criminal genius, and a serial killer.
The convicts take over the plane. They murdered to get control. They’ll kill anyone who tries to stop them. It will be up to Poe to see they don’t succeed in their escape.
As the tag line says, “Buckle Up!”
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Con Air was nominated for two 1998 Academy Awards…
- Nominee for Best Best Music, Original Song – Diane Warren, For the song “How Do I Live”.
- Nominee for Best Best Sound – Kevin O’Connell,Greg P. Russell, Art Rochester
Con Air is dedicated to Phil Swartz, an effects specialist who was killed when a rigged plane fell and crushed him.
Con Air is a fun, over-the-top action film. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Con Air (1997) rates 5 of 5 stars
