Counterstrike (2003)

An international peace summit aboard the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth II is thwarted by a group of extremists. Every threat is real and no one is immune. Two brothers, one an ATF specialist (Rob Estes: Silk Stalkings, Melrose Place) and the other a Secret Service agent (Joe Lando: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman), launch a counterstrike to save the ship and avert global nuclear disaster. Also starring Marie Matiko (The Sum of All Fears and The Art of War).

Nighttime action and fun!!

Good nighttime action movie for watching with the wife on the living room sofa. Has a smooth mix of action, suspense, intrigue and romance which makes for a fun night at home.. The plot has a nice mix which keeps your attention throughout the whole film.. Very enjoyable! February 19, 2005

THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS -

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie even with the breaks --
I have to laugh as the only reason I purchased the movie was because of Joe Lando.
I have enjoyed his acting and this is the 3rd one of his that I have purchased [outside of Dr. Quinn].

This is not a high powered movie but the plot was understandable and the action not impossible and the characters seemed realistic.

Just good entertainment -- what more can you ask for on a Sat. night. November 14, 2004

BROTHERLY LOVE

It seems like the lovely and talented Rachel Blakely has a serious fan club out there, based on the other reviews. She is a stunning presence, and is very good in her role. COUNTERSTRIKE is a made for TBS movie, and overall, is well done, and tense. Rob Estes and Joe Lando are believable as brothers; they even look alike. Estes plays Thomas, an ATF agent, who is feeling guilt over the accidental climbing death of his brother. Lando is secret service agent Vince, who has a difficult time dealing with his brother. They end up on a cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II, which houses the female President of the US (a relatively cold presence, unfortunately), and the President of China who are going to make a peace conference aboard the ship. Enter a "patriot" (actually terrorist) group who plans to sabotage the ship, get the nuclear briefcase from China, and blow up the ship. Marie Matiko joins the ever growing list of Asian assassins who causes problems for our heroes.
COUNTERSTRIKE is an enjoyable film, and my only real complaint in that the transfer to DVD doesn't compensate well for the commercial breaks. But at least there aren't any commercials! September 28, 2004

Rachel Blakely Shines in this Film

Rachel Blakely, star of "Neighbours, "Tales of the South Seas" and "The Lost World" brings many wonderful moments of charm, grace and action to this entertaining film. October 16, 2003

Rachel Blakely does it again!

This is a very enjoyable action/adventure story. It takes place on a cruise liner where two powers of state hold a sumit meeting to talk over peace negotiations. Terrorists take over the ship and hold everyone hostage. Rachel Blakely shines as a British officer who kicks some serious terrorist butt and helps to save the passengers of the endangered ship. October 16, 2003

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