jimc1215

This film kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire two hours. I had heard this film was comparable to "Ransom", which I liked, but I thought this movie was even better. This has a more intricate, but believable, plot and keeps you on edge throughout. Between the mental patient and the bad guys, you never knew what to expect next. I rate this show 9 out of 10.

I avoided this movie because I did not care to see a romance involving Barbra Streisand and Nick Nolte. When we finally rented the movie, it turned out to be so, so much more. An incredibly intense film. I was never of fan of Nolte, but what a tremendous performance! It moves me to tears every time I watch this film. I am amazed the IMD reviewers give it such a low rating.

I saw this movie when it first came out, bought the video, and have watched it at least a dozen times and am not ashamed to say it is one of my top five all-time movies. The movie is so true to life about the joys, the struggles, the emotions of being a parent, yet does it with some absolutely hilarious scenes. There is a great cast and the story flows so well, there are lots of laughs with never a dull moment. I see my siblings and my parents in these characters and the "roller coaster" analogy of life describes my wife's and my outlook too well!What tops off this great movie is the ending. I am frequently disappointed at how many comedies are very funny early, but once the gags are used up, struggle to find an ending. The end here is both surprising and extremely satisfying. As my kids get older, problems of their adulthood loom on the horizon, I am reminded of Jason Robards' words near the end of the movie about parenting..."It never ends, it never ends!