The Rock (1996)

Class action

This is a fine, in many ways typical, Hollywood action movie, that without its fine cast wouldn't have been half the movie it is. What makes the film work so well is the performance of Sean Connery as an SAS soldier whos been kept under lock and key by the US as he had discovered the truth about JFK and numerous other US follies. In the Winter of his career (age 66 when this was made) Connery still had that magical screen presence that only a few actors are blessed with.

Pushing him close though, is a fine performance by Ed Harris as the rogue General who steals a nummber of VX missiles armed with a deadly nerve agent. Connery is the only man who knows how to get into Alcatraz (which the General has taken over) and is released to help the military and Nicholas Cage, a chemical weapons expert, get the missiles back.

This was a fantastic film to see at the cinema. I have docked it a star for a few too many over the top moments. On the small screen it does lose a little of its flash and dash, but overall though this is still a hugely entertaining film. July 19, 2008

Two great actors = great movie!

Loved this movie. Bought it for my 18 year old, who was too young to see it as a new release. He loved it! Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery are two fantastic actors whose appeal never ages! February 17, 2008

One of my favorites!

This action-packed movie has it all: explosions, gun-fights, effects, and some humor. I recommend this to anyone. Not a kid movie. February 9, 2008

Adventure

An excellent movie of using an older person to solve a problem you have no idea how to handle. But, there must be some reward for their work. October 30, 2007

Terrific Action Thriller From Start To Jaw-Dropping Conclusion. Sean Connery ROCKS!!! AWESOME CAST!! Great Stunts!!

Academy Award winners Sean Connery (Best Supporting Actor, "The Untouchables"-1987) & Nicholas Cage ("Best Actor, "Leaving Las Vegas"-1995) team up with Academy Award nominee Ed Harris ("Apollo 13"), Michael Biehn ("The Terminator," "The Abyss," Navy SEALS") & the powerhouse duo of producers Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer ("Top Gun,"
"Crimson Tide") and director Michael Bay ("Bad Boys") for this action-packed adventure thriller about the reopening of Alcatraz by a grieved Vietnam & Desert Storm General (Ed Harris, in a knockout performance) and the men (Sean Connery & Nicholas Cage, once again delivering their usual excellent performances) with the skills to take him down. Biehn, as usual, is excellent. With their recent films "Con Air," "Armageddon" & the epic World War II romance "Pearl Harbor," Bruckheimer (Don Simpson died of a drug overdose while this film was still in production) and Bay have simply mastered the art of filmmaking. Bruckheimer is excellent working solo ("Remember The Titans," "Glory Road" & the action-packed
"Pirates Of The Caribbean" films-all for Walt Disney Pictures). This film is rated PG-13 for strong violence and language. September 30, 2007

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