CON AIR (Theatrical Release USA 1997)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì 

Con Air—good, classy story that delivers—shows the skill of Director Simon West in directing an all-star cast in a constant stream of tension from its opening scenes to its concluding scenes. The casting is perfect and exceptionally reality driven. This film never lets up. It’s a terrific movie for persons desiring the emotions of horror, dread, and tension.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia 

Storyline 

Prisoners commandeer a prison transport plane. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Simon West for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Peter Bogart, Jonathan Hensleigh, Jim Kouf, Lynn Kouf, and Chad Oman for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Duncan Malloy (Colm Meaney), Baby-O (Mykelti Williamson), Billy Bedlam (Nick Chinlund), Sally Can’t Dance (Renoly Santiago), Cyrus the Virus (John Malkovich), Diamond Dog (Ving Rhames), Pinball (Dave Chappelle), Guard Sally Bishop (Rachel Ticotin), Guard Falzon (Steve Eastin), Garland Greene (Steve Buscemi), Johnny 23 (Danny Trejo), Swamp Thing (MC Gainey), Casey Poe (Landry Allbright), Vince Larkin (John Cusack), and Tricia Poe (Monica Potter). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie may be a B-grade film, but it’s difficult to beat for tense, nail-biting action. 

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Ben Meyers