Pros: Kevin Costner, Story, Gene Hackman, Will Patton, Action Cons: Violent, misogynistic
No Way Out (1987) No Way Out is an above average modern day thriller exploring the power relationships in Washington. This movie, which depicts rogue covert operations within the government, was released even as the Iran Contra scandal was ...
It often seems that political thrillers are a dime a dozen. Whether or not they are executed well usually hinges on their degree of believability as well as how the story is executed. Although Tom Clancy is generally considered to be the master of the ...
Pros: The best suspense movie in years. Cons: None at all.
No Way Out
114 Minutes
Rated R
1987
MGM & Orion
No Way Out is based on the novel The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing. Movie is set in and around the Pentagon, Commander Tom Ferell is attending the Inaugural...
Pros: Excellent acting, perfect casting, unusual story Cons: computer technology quickly became obsolete
It's 1987 and Kevin Costner is still an actor. He didn't direct this film, write any portion of it, or do anything but star in it. He didn't have to use an accent, and he was in perfect physical condition to play a Navy Lieutenant Commander. He was...
Pros: Well-written and acted, all of the characters are believable and interesting, Cons: technology is a little dated at this point - be prepared to suspend disbelief. Not for children
I was reacquainted with this movie the other night, and reminded once again that before the bluster and self-importance took their toll, Kevin Costner actually was a credible actor. "No Way Out" is a sexy, well-thought-out drama that will have...
Pros: Solid performances by Costner, Hackman, and Young. Nice, fast-paced story-telling. Cons: Not a "feel-good" movie. Some people will be distressed by the ending.
One of two TOTALLY different movies that made Costner a star (The other being "Bull Durham"), this movie is a must see for any Costner fan as well as anybody who likes taut-with-tension, suspense-filled, fast-paced movies!
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