
Mad City
1997, Drama, 1h 54m
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Sam Baily
Max Brackett
Laurie
Kevin Hollander
Lou Potts
Mrs. Banks
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Apr 20, 2009I quite liked this movie, dustin hoffman was brill and so was john travoltas acting. John travlta is a security guard who gets sacked but he wants it back so it turns into a hostage situation with dustin playing the reporter and in the heeart of it all. I think this is a brilliantly acted surperb film with a heart wrenching ending and something to relate to as well its has some humour and you feel sorry for travoltas character ! well worth a watch !!Film C Super Reviewer
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Jan 25, 2009A thought-provoking thriller that takes embedded journalism to a new level when a TV reporter (Hoffman) finds himself trapped in an accidental hostage situation. John Travolta plays to perfection the role of a simple, irate museum security guard who just wants his job back. Costa-Gavras takes his scathing satire of media influence a bit too far, but as this was intended to be a mainstream movie he had to make the satire obvious. An interesting plot and enjoyable to watch even if it was a bit slow at times.
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Dec 21, 2008This movie is a tough call for the two lesding men! Maybe a little less acting, and more entertaining.Joseph E Super Reviewer
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Aug 06, 2008Unexpected ending, but the movie was boring overall. I don't know if it was that the actors were wrong for this movie or if it was just a bad movie.Erin C Super Reviewer
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