The Negotiator
Action • R • 1998 • 2 hr 20 min
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Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer
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A really solid, tense action movie. Jackson is excellent. Probably would never rewatch though.
Such a classic. 90's movie does to perfection
Classic 90s hostage movie, lengthy which is fine. In the same realm as die hard.
If you want a 90s action drama. This is the definition of that. Gripping stuff.
Just watched this 4 the 2nd time recently, & was glad I did. Proved 2 B 1 of Sam's more enjoyable movies of the last 30 years!
Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacey were a great pairing.
Has me sweating even if I rewatch it and already know the plot
Great directing, intense action and believable acting make this a well made action thriller. Sam L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey are a greatpair
Spacey and Jackson in a absolute thriller, cinema heritage.
Enjoyable hostage thriller with great pacing and plotting and good performance
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