Teaming for the first time Kevin Spacey and Samuel Jackson, arguably the two best actors of their generation, in perfectly fitting roles is a shrewd move and the best element of this fact-inspired but overwrought thriller
The Negotiator (1998)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:4
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.8/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 23 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Jackson plays Danny Roman, a cop who, anxious to clear himself of false accusations, takes a group of people hostage and requests the presence of a fellow officer from another precinct. Spacey... Jackson plays Danny Roman, a cop who, anxious to clear himself of false accusations, takes a group of people hostage and requests the presence of a fellow officer from another precinct. Spacey plays Chris Sabian, a hostage specialist, the Negotiator, who comes in to try and defuse the situation and bring Roman in. He is not prepared for what he hears and the city isn't ready for what they do. [More]
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh, Paul Giamatti
Director: F. Gary Gray
Director: F. Gary Gray
Composer: Graeme Revell
Screenwriter: James DeMonaco, Kevin Fox
Producer: David Hoberman, Arnon Milchan
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Release:
Dec 15, 1998
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Snap Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
- Letterbox - 2.35
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary
- Documentary: "The 11th Hour: Stories From Real Negotiators"
- Behind-the-Scenes
- Trailers: Theatrical (5)
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Production Notes
Reviews for The Negotiator
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 77% 77% | The Hangover |
| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 24% 24% | G-Force |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 82% 82% | Paranormal Activity |
| 57% 57% | 9 |
| 44% 44% | Jennifer's Body |
| 58% 58% | A Perfect Getaway |
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