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Bird on a Wire [DVD] [1990]

DVD ~ Mel Gibson
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine, Bill Duke, Stephen Tobolowsky
  • Directors: John Badham
  • Writers: Eric Lerner, David Seltzer, Louis Venosta
  • Producers: Dana Satler Hankins, Eric Lerner, Fitch Cady, Keith Rubinstein
  • Format: PAL
  • Language German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Subtitles: German, English, Danish, Finnish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Uca Catalogue
  • DVD Release Date: 14 April 2003
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008WJ7S
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,660 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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This action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humour that Mel Gibson can only get away with in his Lethal Weapon movies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his life again just as the bad guys are hot on Mel's trail. They join up and go on the run from the villains and ... well, let's just say director John Badham doesn't have any big surprises up his sleeve. Goldie and Mel are enjoyable, as always, but you'd have to be their biggest fan to watch this movie more than once. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Early 90's Action-Adventure, 22 May 2006
By Ian Phillips (Bolton, Lancashire, UK) - See all my reviews
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Superstars Mel Gibson and the loveable Goldie Hawn star in this enjoyable, action-comedy. The plot is somewhat convoluted but the general story is that Rick (Gibson) is hiding under the FBI witness re-location program but he gets nervous when an old flame, Marianne (Hawn) recognises him. Before he can assume a new identity, the man he put in jail (David Carradine) is released and comes to pay his respects. Rick and Marianne find themselves reunited when they are thrown into a cross country, action packed adventure, avoiding gangsters, police and an amorous veterinarian, played by Joan Severance. There is nothing short of great chemistry between the two leading players, even if there roles are quite typical of roles they have both played in other films. Never the less this film holds many laughs and good points and the unforgetable climax in an elaborate zoo exhibit is where the film really scores best.


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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, clever and plenty of action., 8 Dec 2000
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This review is from: Bird On A Wire [VHS] [1990] (VHS Tape)
It has to be said that I'm a bit of a Mel Gibson fan, so I may be slightly biased, but I love this film. It's all the best of Mel Gibsonh and Goldie Hawn rolled into one brilliant movie. It has the amazing action, the brilliant romance and the superb comic timing. One of the bast parts of this film is seeing all the different characters Gibson can play. One minute he's a mechanic, the next he's a camp hairdreeser. You can't lose. Goldie Hawn is also brilliant. Her comic timing is spot on and together they make a brilliant pair. They could lighten up any Hollywood script.
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4.0 out of 5 stars First Rate Hawn and Gibson, 24 Sep 2003
By J. D. Stevenson "elainedave" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bird On A Wire [DVD] [1990] (DVD)
To be short, this is a more or less standard chase movie. Gibson is a former witness who put the bad guy in jail. The latter is out to kill him, and Gibson goes on the run with Goldie Hawn. From there, all thoughts of commonplace films end. Hawn and Gibson are magnificant. This is a perfect example of a mediocre plot rescued by good acting. It also proves beyond a doubt that Goldie Hawn had (at the time) the most beautiful legs going. You pretty much know what is going to happen from the beginning, but watching these two do their thing is hugely enjoyable. Goldie Hawn is one of the most under rated of comic actresses. Also worth seeing is Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase in "Foul Play" Same comments re the plot, but great fun although not quite as good as "Bird on a Wire".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bird on a Wire
Top film, oldies are the best and if ur a lover of Mel Gibson your in for a treat he looks gorgeous. Read more
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THis film was released shortly after the super success of Lethal Weapon 2 and looking at the trailer with its action sequences, one would expect traces of Mel Gibson's 'Riggs'... Read more
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