Directed by:
Peter HyamsScreenplay:
Gene QuintanoCinematography:
Peter HyamsComposer:
John DebneyCast:
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J. Barry, Whittni Wright, Jeff Hochendoner, Ross Malinger, Dorian Harewood, Kate McNeil, Michael Gaston (more)VOD (1)
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A group of terrorists led by a villainous madman (Powers Boothe) takes over a sports arena during the sold-out Stanley Cup finals, holding the vice president of the United States hostage and threatening to blow up the stadium if they don't receive $1 billion by the end of the game. A fireman (Jean-Claude Van Damme) whose daughter is kidnapped during the hockey game must conquer his fears and race against time to save his daughter--and thousands of innocent spectators--before the terrorists carry out their deadly threat. (official distributor synopsis)
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Another legend. Van Damme can do everything, he takes down terrorists, masters acrobatics, and even showcases save of the year as a goalkeeper. It may be ridiculous, but it has its charm, especially for fans of the 1990s. The fights are decent, the villain is very elegant, and the visual effects very inconsistent, from the good (the rocket launcher) to the incredibly awkward (helicopter slow motion). It is very hard not to laugh during the over-the-top finale, but you have to take the Belgian tiger with a grain of salt. Clichéd and quite average, what else to expect from Peter Hyams?
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