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Mercury Rising

Harold Becker    DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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  • Directors: Harold Becker
  • Region: All Regions
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005X6L8X4

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FBI agent Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis), wrongfully disgraced after taking the fall for a botched undercover job, defends a ten-year-old autistic boy from a national security agent (Alec Baldwin) who orders the boy assassinated after he innocently cracks the purportedly uncrackable Mercury code.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong and emotionally powerful crime drama 27 Sep 2009
By Stampy
Format:DVD
When an autistic boy decodes a government national security code FBI agent Art (Willis) is assigned to protect him from assassination.

10 years on from the first Die Hard film and Bruce Willis starred in a cop role once more as an FBI agent and whilst there is no swagger and humour in this film, the serious nature of Willis' character once more sees the actor on top form in a stunning crime drama.

The opening sees Art undercover and after a confused result Art makes his feelings known which sets him on the way to be reassigned to detective work, which sets the drama rolling.

A sentimental montage sees Miko Hughes' protagonist Simon coming home from school, making a cup of hot chocolate before going to bed with his father. It is very heart-warming without being cheesy as the nature of Simon's autism is depicted with sentimental understanding dialogue and appreciation of the disease. Obviously autism is a very delicate issue to tackle which the script appreciates. From Simon's constructed environment to the untimely departure from his family the script weaves around how uncomfortable it is for the young boy. His familiar surroundings are taken away as Art struggles to keep Simon out of trouble.

Hughes is the catalyst of this film with a very powerful turn as Simon. The slow speech to the lack of eye contact is a remarkable trait of autism and for such a young person to comprehend and tackle such ideologies is staggering.

Despite the nature of the drama encoded into this 1998 picture there is still plenty of action and thrilling suspense to generate that bold masculinity. A too close to call train sequence to the final helicopter showdown this is every bit as tense as the last Die Hard picture. And given the nature of the plot and the lead up to the conclusion, it is little wonder.

Director Harold Becker is able to cement realism to the picture through careful planning but bold assertiveness. From Simon's dramatic walk on the edge in the end to the shooting of one of the team in his own apartment everything is thought out in real life motion. The wine scene in Alec Baldwin's cellar is a bit of an awkward arrival at confrontation but the knock over moment is vintage Willis bravado.

It will take an exceptional script to knockout the character John McClane. Willis has his moments in cocky cheek in this picture and adds a strong drama to his protagonist. But if you're looking for the same spice as a John McClane epic, then this isn't it.

This is in many respects better as we dive deep into an emotional journey of autism with still a strong crime fast paced script that spills with emotional value with just enough action and suspense to make it a very watchable and appreciable picture

8.5/10
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Willis does well 22 Jun 2012
Format:DVD
Bruce Willis stretches his acting muscles in this competent and seemingly forgotten thriller. In order to test their work, CIA boffins embed a secret code into a cereal box competition and are entirely surprised when someone telephones to claim the prize. Their unhappy masters dispatch a kill squad to remove the family; however, the autistic child who cracked the code manages to hide away. Bruce Willis plays the homicide detective who finds the child and has to keep him safe whilst taking down the bad guys. The portrayal of autism is perhaps a little too real for its own good here in that the child remains very distant and although we do care for the character, the script doesn't allow us to develop the kind of empathy reached in the Dustin Hoffman vehicle Rain Man. The locations are fine but on the downside, some of the interior shots are really poorly lit. The action nips along at a decent pace and the cast do a good job of convincing us who they are.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical Bruce Willis film 13 Oct 2011
Format:DVD
Willis is impressive (and softer) as an F.B.I. agent who protects an autistic boy who has cracked a major government code. Baldwin appears as the man who is threatened by the young boys' actions. Surprisingly good film with a more toned down type of hero for star Willis.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Languages & Verdict
Blu-ray all zone

Ratio of the feature film:
2.35:1

Languages of the feature film:
- DTS Master Audio 5.1: English
- DTS 5. Read more
Published 1 month ago by James
2.0 out of 5 stars Mercury falling...
The premise for this was good, and Hughe's portrayal of autism was simply brilliant.

But ultimately the script sucked - we all knew what they should be doing long before... Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Adil-smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Still haven't seen the film as yet but having seen it in parts on TV I am looking forward to seeing the film in one go. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Michael W Scoging
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic film
fantastic film purchased it because i missed part of it when it was on tv so glad i did. reasonable price aswell
Published 2 months ago by gavin nightingale
5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality
Top quality DVD... This DVD never ever fails to entertain, Great Story line equally great cast. can't recomend it highly enough
Published 2 months ago by Johnny Black
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful film
i bought this for a present it has not been watched yet but i know my mum will love it
Published 3 months ago by jane mullins
5.0 out of 5 stars a gift
this item arrived on time before christmas, was well packed and was appreciated by the person who received the dvd
Published 3 months ago by anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast postage
Fast postage and as described. Great quality for price and as decribed. Thank's could not of asked for more very pleased.
Published 4 months ago by robwxmfc
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
I have seen this movie on tv it was great then and had to have it when I saw it on Amazon, Bruce Willis is always a winner but the child actor I thought was exceptional as, was... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Thelma L. Workman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Excellant service, and very fast delivery. Great film for the family makes you understand the how fantastic an autisc's mind works.
Published 20 months ago by Katiecoo
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