- Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer
- Directors: F. Gary Gray
- Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, French
- Subtitles: English, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 15 Dec 1998
- Run Time: 139 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 0790739739
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 88,616 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Although it eventually runs out of smart ideas and resorts to a typically explosive finale, this above-average thriller rises above its formulaic limitations on the strength of powerful performances by Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacey. Both play Chicago police negotiators with hotshot reputations, but when Jackson's character finds himself falsely accused of embezzling funds from a police pension fund, he's so thoroughly framed that he must take extreme measures to prove his innocence. He takes hostages in police headquarters to buy time and plan his strategy, demanding that Spacey be brought in to mediate with him as an army of cops threatens to attack, and a media circus ensues. Both negotiators know how to get into the other man's thoughts, and this intellectual showdown allows both Spacey and Jackson to ignite the screen with a burst of volatile intensity. Director F Gary Gray is disadvantaged by an otherwise predictable screenplay, but he has a knack for building suspense and is generous to a fine supporting cast, including Paul Giamatti as one of Jackson's high-strung hostages, and the late JT Walsh in what would sadly be his final big-screen role. The Negotiator should have trusted its compelling characters a little more, probing their psyches more intensely to give the suspense a deeper dramatic foundation, but it's good enough to give two great actors a chance to strut their stuff. --Jeff Shannon
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
No matter what film you see him in, Samuel L. Jackson proves his value to the film by becoming such a believable character. This film is the same as he dominates with co-negotiator Kevin Spacey, another actor of the highest quality who adds to any film he graces. I can't remember when I was last so impressed with a COMPLETE film including support characters, screenplay, storyline and general ability to hold the viewer through a series of twists and developments which are well worked and believable to the end. Like most high quality films, rather than good light entertainment like Ocean's Eleven and Twelve, The Negotiator is best watched uninterrupted as the flow is as important to the enjoyment as the other elements which make this so watchable. So set up the drinks and popcorn and settle down to a real acting treat.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For those who has watched the moive this line will be in one of the intense scenes in this thriller!!. Great moives not necessarily win awards, even though this hasnt the complicated 'setting up of a cop', it will keep you on your toes till the end.Super Acting by Samuel L Jackson and Kevin Spacy!,well done. Many say the best part comes right at the end but i deny it!. Its a good moive right from the start with snippets of action where needed.Also great acting from 'Bec' sorry i cant remember the name of him. Samuel belives himself and goes to the very end to find out who took his partner out and whos behind the ....,ok i wont spill it all out for those who haven't watched it. Great Moive. Must See.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is a great film! The two lead actors both do some real tour-de-force acting which gets very intense at times. Also, forget what anyone else says about the plot being a little thin. It's an action film as well as a thriller, what do you expect? The conclusion is obvious, but how it is reached is a non-stop thrill ride that will keep you glued to your screen to the bitter end! The plot specifics are a little complex in places and you have to keep your wits about you but it's thoroughly rewarding. a great vehicle for the acting talents of Jackson and Spacey and a film that's well worth a look.
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Sabians's Choice
Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction) & Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) lead the cast of this highly suspensefull thriller. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Jules
Guts and Suspense
Grab onto something all along the film, its permanent tension unfolds in so many aspects that is difficult to sum it all in one review. By the way the casting is gorgeous. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ariel Guerra
The worst of the '90s stereotypes
Too many helicopters, black SUVs, special ops guys, police cars, flashing lights, sirens, etc. I especially hated the scene at the end of the movie, similar to scenes from dozens... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Petri
Perfect film
This is a perfect film,I saw it so much time,Two actors is smart and brave cop in the movie,Watch the movie I fell so exciting is a very good movie,So you must watch it!
Published 8 months ago by Paul
All star cast on top form
This has to be the best hostage-negotiator film ever made. The cast is pure gold with Sam Jackson and Kevin Spacey in the leads and a cracking supporting cast of David Morse, J. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ekb
Disappointed
The rating system on Amazon pushes every movie into the 3 and a half to 4 stars category, it seems - so how can you trust it? Read more
Published 13 months ago by Blik Snyman
Great Blu Ray!
I'm a big fan of this film. As soon as i found out it was on blu ray i knew it was a must buy. Wasn't disappointed! Quality was great.
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Mr. S. Kemp
CAN YOU GET ANY BETTER ?.
wow ! this really keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole film , the suspense is relentless and jackson n spacey are top class in the lead roles . Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by BUBS.
very entertaining
This movie was fabulous. Absolutely loved it. My type of movie.
It was the type of movie where you are glued to your seat. Plenty of action, but not too over the top. Read more
It was the type of movie where you are glued to your seat. Plenty of action, but not too over the top. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2008 by Mrs. M. Aouaj
terrific
very good suspense thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat. Jackson does brilliantly as does Spacey. They were born for these roles. Read more
Published on 3 May 2007 by Amo, UK
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