The Negotiator (DVD)

Advantages: Brilliant police action
Disadvantages: A tiny bit slow to start

The Negotiator Directed by: F. Gary. Gray (Also the director of ‘A man a part’ and the new version of ‘The Italian Job’. Written by: Kevin Foxx (also the writer of the TV series ‘Queens Supreme’. “A tense and intelligent thriller” This film contains one of my favourite actors, which I doubt many of you have heard of, ‘David Morse’ plays the part of one of Samuel L Jackson’s police friends. I have seen this movie quite a few times now. I have enjoyed ...
...very enjoyable film. I think the story line is very clever and it is a film where you need to concentrate as you may miss something important. I think Samuel L Jackson delivers an excellent performance in this film, as does Kevin Spacey. It is definitely some of the best acting I have ever seen. Lt Danny Roman is one of the top negotiators in Chicago. His best friend has been shot in the head. Danny Roman (‘Pulp fiction’, ‘Rules of Engagement’) ... Read review

Advantages: The way they play Sabian and Roman off of each other, A decent thriller that keeps you interested
Disadvantages: None really to speak off although maybe a little bit too long

...£4.99 in a sale, and the fact it had Samuel L Jackson in it, there was really no question about buying it. Made back in 1998 this is one of those films that has passed a lot of people by, which really is a shame. Danny Roman (Samuel L Jackson) is one of the best negotiators in Chicago and is on a fast track through the police force. However when his partner Nate (Paul Guilfoyle) is killed after discovering a plot regarding Police pensions, Roman ...
...that he knew nothing about the pension fraud. Slowly he starts to work things out and realises that there is someone within Internal Affairs who is trying to throw the scent off of themselves and onto him. Roman then takes matters into his own hands; paying a visit to the head office of internal affairs he takes a number of hostages including the man he suspects, Inspector Terrance Neibaum (J.T. Walsh). As the police become aware of the situation ... Read review

Advantages: action, suspense, exellent acting
Disadvantages: None really

The Negotaitor Sitting bored last night I came across a film about to start at 9pm, "The Negotiator". As Samuel L Jackson was the main character I decided to give it a go. I then sat, glued to my seat, no the kids handn`t been playing with the prit stick! I found the film very engaging. Here is the basic plot…not too much detail! Chicago's top two police negotiators find themselves facing each other. One is accused of corruption and murder ...
...to gain time to find the truth. The other is negotiating for his surrender. An intelligent script and good acting, with Jackson, as Danny Roman, having to convince the guys downstairs that he's a psycho, while convincing the hostages that he's innocent. Danny Roman (Samuel L Jackson) has been framed for the murder of his partner amid an unfolding police insurance scam. Smelling a rat in Internal Affairs and close to being sent to jail , Roman turns ... Read review

Advantages: Polished, Thrilling, Unpredictable
Disadvantages: Long film

This a thrilling story following the events surrounding an ex-cop turned negotiator who finds himself embroiled in an embezzlement scandal within his own department. After inadvertently stumbling onto the nefarious scheme, Danny Roman, brilliantly played by Samuel L. Jackson, is framed and suspended following the murder of a colleague and soon finds himself in a race against time to find the truth. The plot begins setting the scene with Danny Roman, ...
...and taking all the risks we expect the Hollywood hero to take. We meet his colleagues, his friends and his wife before finally being introduced by a close friend to the evident corruption of his department when he is the last avenue for a man not knowing who to trust. However, not all is transparent and before too much can be revealed a man is found dead and all clues implicate our hero as the murderer. Mistrusted by his friends and colleagues alike, ... Read review

Advantages: Suspenceful, Powerful, Superb Cast
Disadvantages: Not the most original film, but who cares?

The Negotiator, the film is set around hostage negotiator Danny Roman (Samuel L Jackson) being framed for the murder of his partner, Nate and the embezzlement of money from the police disability fund. Newly married and unjustly faced with prison, Roman must turn from hostage negotiator to hostage taker in order to expose the real guilty people behind it all. After taking hostages, methodical hostage negotiator Chris Sabien (Kevin Spacey) is the one ...
...instead of being carried out. The clock is ticking and the other police officers are feeling a little trigger happy, so Roman and Sabien lock in a battle of wits in a dazzling series of twists and gambits... This film is based on a premise that has been done many times before but this one stands out. It might not be no Dog Day Afternoon, but this film is intriguing and entertaining. The direction is good and the two lead roles (Spacey and Jackson) ... Read review

Advantages: Daniel Day-Lewis.
Disadvantages: Dumb use of special effects, very bad use of violence.

...that fits perfectly into shape is Daniel Day-Lewis, who excels at giving Bill the Butcher a unique temperament and style. Other than that, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz act in an over-the-top manner, opting for 21st century one-liners and sarcasm... at least, it comes out that way. However, there are some great scenes; such as rival firemen arguing over who should extinguish the fire, due to territorial disputes, or even the scene in which Bill the Butcher gives us his own version of "negotiation", using a hatchet and a devilish grin. The DVD extras are really good: - Set design featurette. - Costume design featurette. - History of the Five Points, documentary. - U2 music video. - Discovery Channel Special: Real gangs of New York, documentary. - Trailer. - The Making of Gangs of New York featurette. The film has a total... Read review

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Advantages: Enjoyable family film, memorable songs
Disadvantages: Too good to be true?

...purchase. Returning to the film as an adult I've spent an enjoyable few hours playing with this DVD and learned a great deal about the film I never knew before. The character of Mary Poppins and the plot is based on books written by P.L. Travers, first published in 1924. Walt Disney read them in 1938 but I found it interesting that P.L. Travers opposed the depiction of Mary Poppins as a cartoon character, and it took 20 years of intermittent negotiations before agreement was reached on the film rights. With the help of the various menus on the DVD it is possible to watch the film with "Pop-up fun facts" (which I found slightly irritating as they obscure a lot of the picture), or with a commentary from the stars of the film looking back on their memories of incidents during the film-making (which I found fascinating). If you've ever... Read review

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Advantages: FAST MOVING SUSPENSE FILM.
Disadvantages: Set in One location, more or less.

...... Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland ... The Caller Forest Whitaker ... Captain Ed Ramey Radha Mitchell ... Kelly Shepard Katie Holmes ... Pamela McFadden Paula Jai Parker ... Felicia Arian Waring Ash ... Corky (as Arian Ash) Tia Texada ... Asia John Enos III ... Leon Richard T. Jones ... Sergeant Cole Keith Nobbs ... Adam Dell Yount ... Pizza Guy James MacDonald ... Negotiator Yorgo Constantine ... ESU Commander Directed by Joel Schumacher. You can purchase Phone Booth DVD from Play.com for £4.99 http://www.play.com Thank you for reading. Electra 2007.... Read review

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