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The Getaway
1994 115 min Japan, United States of America R 18+
★5.8
Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Roger Donaldson
🎭 Based on
«The Getaway»
byJim Thompson
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Description
An ex-con and his devoted wife must flee from danger when a heist doesn't go as planned.
US Gross:
$16.09M
Worldwide:
$30.06M
Starring
Alec Baldwin
Actor
Kim Basinger
Actor
Michael Madsen
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1994
— Most Desirable Woman
Key opinion
The 1994 remake of The Getaway is widely regarded as a competent and entertaining 90s action thriller that benefits from the strong chemistry of its lead couple. While some critics initially dismissed the film as formulaic, it has gained appreciation over time for its visceral practical effects and charismatic performances.
| Acting | The real-life chemistry between Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger provides an authentic, intense dynamic that grounds the film's central relationship. | |
| Production | The film delivers a satisfying, high-energy experience defined by authentic practical effects and large-scale set pieces rather than CGI. | |
| Acting | Supporting performances from Michael Madsen and James Woods are highly effective, creating memorable and menacing antagonists. | |
| Direction | Director Roger Donaldson maintains a steady, engaging pace that successfully blends gritty action with elements of dark humor. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise its straightforward, gripping narrative, while others criticize it for relying on recycled genre tropes and formulaic plot twists. |