Con Air (1997)

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"They were deadly on the ground. Now they have wings."

Movie · 1997 · 1h 56m · Released · Rated R · Action, Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

Newly-paroled former US Army ranger Cameron Poe is headed back to his wife, but must fly home aboard a prison transport flight dubbed "Jailbird" taking the “worst of the worst” prisoners, a group described as “pure predators”, to a new super-prison. Poe faces impossible odds when the transport plane is skyjacked mid-flight by the most vicious criminals in the country led by the mastermind — genius serial killer Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom, and backed by black militant Diamond Dog and psychopath Billy Bedlam.

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Cast

  • Nicolas Cage as Cameron Poe
  • John Cusack as Agent Vince Larkin
  • John Malkovich as Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom
  • Ving Rhames as Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones
  • Mykelti Williamson as "Baby-O" O'Dell
  • Dave Chappelle as "Pinball" Parker
  • Colm Meaney as Agent Duncan Malloy
  • Monica Potter as Tricia Poe
  • Landry Allbright as Casey Poe
  • Rachel Ticotin as Guard Sally Bishop

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a high-octane action thriller with a bit of crime drama, Con Air is a solid pick that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Nicolas Cage leads the cast as Cameron Poe, a former Army ranger just trying to get home to his wife, but things quickly spiral out of control when the prison transport plane he’s on gets hijacked by some of the country’s most dangerous criminals. The tension ramps up with a mix of clever villains and intense moments that make it feel like a wild ride you don’t want to miss. With a runtime of just under two hours, it’s perfect for a night when you want something thrilling but not too long. Fans of movies like Face/Off or Commando will find a familiar kind of adrenaline rush here, making it a great choice if you enjoy classic 90s action flicks.

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