Executive Decision Review
Inventive plot twists are the highlight of this action-thriller from screenwriter brothers Jim_Thomas and John_Thomas of Predator and longtime film editor-turned-director Stuart_Baird. A running time that stretches on far too long for such thin material, wooden acting from some of the performers (notably Marla_Maples in her screen debut), and occasionally laughable dialogue keep the film from achieving must-see status. Baird and his scribes have created a serviceable and tense popcorn picture, though, one likely to be enjoyed by the lowest common denominator at which it's squarely aimed. Though Steven_Seagal leaves something to be desired as a performer as per usual, his is stunt casting. The rest of the cast is perfectly acceptable, led by Kurt_Russell in the role that James_Spader played opposite him in Stargate, a film that Executive Decision resembles to no small extent. Though some of the story developments don't hold much logical water, this is a film that crackles along on its own loopy energy, to be enjoyed with brain securely switched in the "off" position. Karl Williams, Rovi
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