- Film Review
- Reviewed By Simon Rose
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4 out of 5
Despite its mundane title, this is one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's best thrillers. As a fire officer at an ice-hockey stadium, he is given the task of thwarting the deliciously menacing Powers Boothe, who plans to blow up the spectators, among them Van Damme's children and the US vice-president. Although plausibility isn't its strongest suit, it moves at a rollicking pace and never takes itself too seriously - who can resist a movie in which the Muscles from Brussels has to fight an assassin dressed as a penguin? This is one not just for Van Damme devotees, but for all action fans, right up to its explosively exciting climax.
Plot Summary
Terrorists seize control of an ice-hockey stadium in the middle of a match attended by the US vice president. Taking the politician hostage, they threaten to blow up the building at the final whistle - but a resourceful former fireman takes it upon himself to thwart their dastardly plot. Action thriller, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe, Raymond J Barry and Whittni Wright.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Darren McCord
- Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Joshua Foss
- Powers Boothe
- Vice-president
- Raymond J Barry
- Emily McCord
- Whittni Wright
- Tyler McCord
- Ross Malinger
- Hallmark
- Dorian Harewood
- Wootton
- Jophery Brown
- Secret serviceman
- William Cameron
Crew
- Director
- Peter Hyams
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