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Firewall [DVD] [2006]
enlarge	Director: Richard Loncraine Actors: Harrison Ford, Paul Bettany, Alan Arkin, Robert Forster, Joe Forte Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy Used: £0.67 as of 25/11/2009 08:13 GMT details You Save: £17.32 (96%) New (26) Used (57) Collectible (2) from £0.67 Seller: phillrobbo Rating: 26 reviews Sales Rank: 7950 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 104 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900594103 ASIN: B000FZDH2I Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Release Date: July 24, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Harrison Ford, bluntly, has seen better days. While once again he gives a tough, gruff performance in the leading role of a Hollywood thriller, the material around him in the case of IFirewall/I is a far cry from what we used to expect of one of Hollywood's most enduring leading men. PIt's still fun in its own way, though. Ford is the leader of the technical security team at his local bank, and finds his life is turned upside down when firstly his identity is compromised, and then his family are kidnapped. The kidnappers, led by Paul Bettany (IA Beautiful Mind/I, IWimbledon/I) swiftly demand his help to extract $100m, only for Ford to gradually become more and more reluctant to play ball, with predictably fractious results. PIt's a fairly by-the-numbers plot at work here, temporarily livened by some interesting set pieces and decent performances by the cast. Yet an unfocused script and an overblown running time mean the film amounts to being little more than a throwaway thriller, ideal fodder for an easy night-in, assuming you've no wish to remember much about it the morning after. By Ford's own standards, that's not great, but it's the best that's on offer here. --ISimon Brew/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next » Fabulous September 30, 2006 M. Gilheaney 4 out of 4 found this review helpful Very much Harrison Ford! what can I say. It's enjoyable, just don't pick too many holes in it. Saw it in the cinema with my 12 year old son. he enjoyed it. Try it and see!!!!!! absolutely fabulous thriller January 6, 2007 i love dogs 1 out of 1 found this review helpful this film is one of the greatest film i have even seen jack(harrison ford) played the part brilliently it was one of the best thrillers i have ever seen! i would highly recommend this film to anyone who likes thrillers and violence. A Completely Underrated Movie!! Watch It!! May 30, 2007 Mr. A. Round (UK) 4 out of 7 found this review helpful I thought this movie is a great example of superb movies that no-one knows about. This movie was in the cinema for approx. 5 minutes before going straight to DVD? Why? br / br /Another fine performance by Harrison Ford, I am not sure how he manages to pull off a scene where he seems scared, worried and angry all in one facial expression but he pulls it off.... and as per normal the stereotypical English bad guy (Paul Bettany)! What more do want for a Friday night movie! br / br /Watch it.. it'll surpass your expectations! Who needs a stunt man.... January 21, 2007 Andrew Kyle (Glasgow, Scotland) I'm sorry, but i really liked this film. On the onset, yes, it looks like a predictable thriller with 2D characters and a daft plot. And yes, thats what it is. I won't deny it. A brave attempt is made to give layers to one of the henchmen, but it was unnnecessary. You have to take this for what it is, and when you do, it shines. Harrison Ford is brilliant; perfecting the 'wounded family man' and bringing emotion to this film. He also performs all (but one) of his his own stunt bits (watch the finale, the camera makes a point of getting his face in all the shots) and its done just right; - simple, don't make him do stuff a man of his age shouldn't be doing, and when he does something nuts, make him look as if he hurts...it really works. Similarly, don't expect anything other than a terrific villain from Paul Bettany and you'll be happy. Throw in some really silly dialogue "You get your money...when i get my family!", some silly gadgets, 24's Chloe, Robert Patrick and what do you get? You get a silly action film that tries to be nothing else. Absolutely brilliant. Harrison Ford's Firewall April 29, 2009 N. Patterson (UK) An excellent fast paced thriller film. Ordered the DVD and it arrived two days later. Great service. br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

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