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Executive Decision
1996 132 min United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Director: Stuart Baird
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Description
Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$56.57M
Worldwide:
$121.97M
Starring
Kurt Russell
Actor
Halle Berry
Actor
Steven Seagal
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1997
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Executive Decision is widely regarded as a high-quality, tension-filled 90s action-thriller that excels within the constraints of its single-location setting. While some find the plot formulaic, the film is praised for its professional direction, solid ensemble performances, and the unexpected impact of its prescient premise.
| Direction | The film masterfully sustains high levels of suspense and psychological tension despite being confined almost entirely to the interior of a commercial aircraft. | |
| Acting | Kurt Russell provides a grounding, effective performance as an intelligence analyst who develops into an unlikely hero. | |
| Acting | David Suchet delivers a compelling and memorable performance as the film's primary antagonist. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay effectively utilizes standard genre tropes and hijack scenarios to create a coherent and engaging adventure. | |
| Acting | The limited screen time for Steven Seagal is a point of contention, with some viewers feeling his early departure diminishes the cast, while others accept it as a plot-driven surprise. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the script's originality vary; while some appreciate the intelligent execution, others acknowledge the story relies heavily on familiar, unoriginal genre conventions. |