The Chase (1994)

Hang on tight for non-stop action in this high-speed romantic action comedy starring Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson. When a falsely accused bank robber (Sheen) decides to escape, he grabs the nearest hostage- a billionaire's daughter (Swanson) with an ideal getaway car. Pursued by a multitude of police cars and an equal amount of outrageous media coverage, the unlikely twosome races toward the Mexican border and into unexpected romance.

Slight, but wonderful

This is a film that really should suck royally. Think about it: Charlie Sheen, whose appearance has usually been a recipe for mediocrity; Kristy Swanson: anyone remember her for "acting" in anything else other than the Buffy movie? No, thought not.

But you know what, this film is wonderful. so good in fact that it is one of my favourites ever. Both Sheen and Swanson are really likeable in their roles. But what makes it even better is the wonderful support. Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel are simply wonderful as a pair of purusing cops roped into a reality cop show. Mostel's rather resigned, anxious pathos plays fantastically against Rollins' rapidly unravelling messianic monomania. Ray Wise as Swanson's multi-millionaire father is a treat, as are Anthony Keidis and Flea, playing a couple of glory-hunting stoners.

The other reason this film is so great is that it never fails to laugh at itself, most obviously in the cheese overload in-car love scene. And at just near the hour and a half mark it doesn't outstay its welcome.

What a film! July 28, 2008

Worth a Miss

Charlie Sheen at his absolute worst, which is about as bad as it gets.
Really just a feeble attempt to do a Vanishing Point. Someone must have vanished the script instead. December 5, 2007

One of my all-time favorites

That may be saying a LOT for some people, but this movie is a classic! How can you pass up Charlie Sheen when he's paired up with Henry Rollins, Flea, and a sweet cameo by Cary Elwes? September 14, 2007

Definitely a classic

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I found it in the action section although it's definitely more of a comedy.

The entire movie takes place during a highspeed chase. Out of desperation, Charlie Sheen kidnaps Kristy Swanson and the police pursuit begins. Just from reading the story, you might think it's boring watching a a police chase that lasts the entire length of the movie. It's definitely not boring. The police chase "takes a back seat" to the dialogue between Kristy and Charlie. Some of the scenes are so ridiculous that you'll have to see them for yourself.

This is a great movie to watch during a date. Plus, it has Henry Rollins and Anthony Kiedis / Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Buy it now! August 23, 2007

Not The BEST of Mr. Sheen but still good.

Not the best, could be a little longer... kinda lacks in total action thrillers, but its good, worth buying. February 5, 2007

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