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no-holds-barred battle against time and each other in a race to recover two stolen nuclear warheads. When a Stealth Bomber crashes in the Utah desert during a t...
no-holds-barred battle against time and each other in a race to retrieve its two broken arrows. But the situation spins wildly out of control after one of the pilots reveals the crash to be part of an incredible nuclear extortion plot. A supersonic hit from renowned action director John Woo, BROKEN ARROW climaxes in full throttle hi-tech battle that aims for edge-of-your-seat suspense and never misses.The Siege:BRUCE WILLIS and DENZEL WASHINGTON deliver action and mayhem in this edge-of-your seat thrill ride from the director of Courage under Fire and Glory. When a crowded city bus blows up in Brooklyn and a campaign begins to make its bloody mark on the streets of New York, it's up to FBI special agent Anthony Hub Hubbard (Washington) and U.S. Army General William Devereaux (Willis) to find out who is responsible....and put an end to the destruction. Together, they face explosive danger at every turn when they team up to wage an all-out war against a ruthless band of terrorists. Co-Starring Annette bening (The American President) and Tony Shalhoub (Men In Black), THE SIEGE is a tense and nerve-wracking (Los Angeles Times) action-adventure that's packed with excitement and surprises! (Journal News).Chain Reaction:A student machinist (KEANU REEVES) finds himself caught in a maze of secret government cover-ups, high-tech espionage and murder after working on a groundbreaking scientific experiment. Eddie Kasalivich (REEVES) and Lily Sinclair (RACHEL WEISZ) are part of a team of scientists who have developed a revolutionary new source of energy. But no sooner have they finished celebrating their triumph, then their lab is destroyed and the head of their teamed killed. Named as the main suspects, Eddie and Lily quickly realise their only hope lies with a powerful and mysterious bureaucraft (MORGAN FREEMAN) who may or may not be on their side.
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A review by scarfaceman on Broken Arrow/The Siege/Chain Reaction (Box Set) (DVD) April 15th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Liked it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Good
Special Effects
Standard
Soundtrack
Good
Advantages:
3 films for the price of 1
Disadvantages:
No extras
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
These boxsets are great value for money, if all you are intrested in is watching a good film, i know that's all i'm intrested in! Extras are all well and good, but i find i have the time to watch the film and then have little or no intrest in seeing the directors view, let alone a bit part actors view!
The best way to review this is each film seperately, so here goes:
Broken Arrow
The Story is so simple and typical of an american writer, 2 Air Force pilots are pitted against each other in a race to recover two stolen nuclear warheads.It makes you wonder what realy happens over in america, they seem to lose more nuclear weapons than i care to imagine!!! What transpires is a Fast Paced action adventure that makes you wonder what incredibel feat will the main stars (Travolta, Slater) do next! Full of witty one liners, i added a few myself during watching!(Namely after the scene on top of the train, i added "It's been a while since anyone has shot between her legs") Worth watching as it has good entertainment value. I still thoroughly enjoyed this film, yet it was not a remarkable performance by any of the cast nor director!
Director:- John Woo Cast include's:- John Travolta, Christian Slater, Delroy Lindo Run Time:- 104mins approx
The Siege
This was the main film that i was looking to purchase when i brought the boxset, mainly due to it's leading cast of Washington and Willis. The plot is set in New York and terrorists are beginning a bloody campaign on the streets and it is down to a FBI agent and U.S. Army General to discover who they are and stop them. Explosions galore and unfortunately for the terrorists they don't get the twin towers in this one! Good Film, Good entertainment!
Director:- Edward Zwick Cast include's:- Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Tony Shalhoub Run Time:- 111mins approx
Chain Reaction
This film has lots of great bits, namely miss Weisz! And is good entertainment! As with the previous films in this boxset it is fast paced, edge of the seat suspense. The plot is set around a scientific experiment to produce an inexhaustable energy supply, (really!!!) and the big wigs of the power industry ain't to happy to supply free energy for free! Murder and espionage ensue, along with a hugh explosion which nearly takes out the main characters! Had it and the film could have ended... but they didn't so that left me oggling Ms Weisz for a while longer! Good film, great entertainment!
Director:- Andrew Davis Cast include's:- Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz Run Time:- 102mins approx
All the films are very enjoyable, and well worth a long evening in with your feet up on the sofa! And to be able to buy all 3 in 1 just makes sense! Enjoy.
Three brilliant movies for an unbelievable price - highly recommended for a rainy day!
Action packed thrillers that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Plot: Features the action films BROKEN ARROW, THE SIEGE, and CHAIN REACTION.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date: 05/02/2007
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: 3566801000
Barcode: 5039036030519
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Features the action films BROKEN ARROW, THE SIEGE, and CHAIN REACTION. In BROKEN ARROW, the title refers to a military term for a nuclear warhead that has been stolen--and villainous Air Force pilot Vic Deakins has done just that. In fact, he's pilfered two bombs, in an effort to extract a huge amount of cash from the government in exchange for their safe return. However, there's a fly in the ambitious thief's ointment: Riley Hale, Vic's former co-pilot, whom Vic thought he had killed when he robbed the bombs. Helping Riley is gutsy female Park Ranger Terry Carmichael. Together the duo use all the artillery, ammo, vehicles, and gumption they can muster, as they risk life and limb to thwart Vic and his vile gang. In THE SIEGE, a crowded bus becomes the first victim of an explosion in a campaign of terror which begins on the streets of Washington. An FBI agent and a US Army General have to find out who is responsible and put an end to the violence. In CHAIN REACTION, Eddie, a student machinist, gets involved in a maze of government cover-ups, espionage and murder. Eddie and Lily, another member of his team, realise that their only hope lies with a powerful bureaucrat.
Technical information
Special Features: Interactive menu
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
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