Based upon the 1948 Ray Milland mystery/thriller "The Big Clock", "No Way Out" is a tense, high-octane film which centres around the pentagon in Washington D.C.
Kevin Costner is Navy Commander Tom Farrell, newly recruited to the staff of Defence Secretary David Bryce (Gene Hackman), it is his job to act as liaison between that office and the intelligence community. Things really heat up when Secretary Bryce and his right-hand man attempt to cover up the death of the former's mistress. Commander Farrell's personal involvement with the woman makes things all the more complex.
Roger Donaldson has delivered a suspenseful 80's thriller just the way they ought to be. Small doses of sex and violence are strengthened by some terrific, nerve racking chase sequences and a superb plot which contains enough twists and counter-twists to keep the audience well and truly entertained. Add to this the strong cast (which includes Sean Young, Will Patton and George Dzundza), professional editing and a great keyboard score from Maurice Jarre and you have yourself a very worthwhile 114 minutes.
Great value for the attentive movie-goer who craves action and suspense.
Saturday, April 2, 1994 - T.V.
Kevin Costner is Navy Commander Tom Farrell, newly recruited to the staff of Defence Secretary David Bryce (Gene Hackman), it is his job to act as liaison between that office and the intelligence community. Things really heat up when Secretary Bryce and his right-hand man attempt to cover up the death of the former's mistress. Commander Farrell's personal involvement with the woman makes things all the more complex.
Roger Donaldson has delivered a suspenseful 80's thriller just the way they ought to be. Small doses of sex and violence are strengthened by some terrific, nerve racking chase sequences and a superb plot which contains enough twists and counter-twists to keep the audience well and truly entertained. Add to this the strong cast (which includes Sean Young, Will Patton and George Dzundza), professional editing and a great keyboard score from Maurice Jarre and you have yourself a very worthwhile 114 minutes.
Great value for the attentive movie-goer who craves action and suspense.
Saturday, April 2, 1994 - T.V.