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Blessed with a fantastic cast and slick direction by Mike Newell, Pushing Tin is one of those invigorating movies (like Wall Street or All the President's Men) that takes you behind the scenes of a dramatic profession--in this case, the high-stress world of air-traffic controllers--and throws in a source of conflict to ramp up the tension. For ace "tin-pusher" Nick Falzone (John Cusack), that conflict arrives in the form of Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton), whose Zen-like control of air traffic immediately puts Nick on the defensive. Add an incident of infidelity and Nick's subsequent self-loathing and guilt and Pushing Tin turns into a macho contest, with Nick's and Russell's spouses (Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie, respectively) stuck in the middle.
At that point, this otherwise splendid comedy-drama turns almost fatally silly and hits additional turbulence by lapsing into a predictable series of pat resolutions. Fortunately, the jazzy cast avoids a nosedive into the tarmac, and if you recall Blanchett's Oscar-nominated performance in Elizabeth, you'll be amazed by her flawless transformation into a smart and sweetly devoted New Jersey housewife. Dialogue is a major asset here, and the script (by TV veterans Glen and Les Charles) gives Cusack & co. plenty to chew on. That makes Pushing Tin a breezy good time, and its flaws are easily forgiven. --Jeff Shannon
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Nick Falzone (John Cusack) is the best air-traffic controller in the business. He is therefore rattled by the arrival of a laid-back and supercool rival, in the form of Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton). As the rivalry between the two increases, they find themselves acting out ever more dangerous stunts, much to the outrage of the authorities.
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By michaeldsims
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The DVD worked ok. It's just the film that is total rubbish. Surprising given the great cast. If you can pick up cheap like I did for a second hand copy do it. Don't spend big bucks to buy new...
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Pushing Tin [1999] [DVD]Very Very FUNNY. Im in the Aircraft industry and don't usually think much of films to do with it, but this was found to be most amusing with a great cast.
Highly recomended! Dan.
Highly recomended! Dan.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By dan the fan
Format:VHS Tape
Pushing Tin is a film about two air traffic controllers (played by John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton) who compete at everything,from seeing who can hold a burning match the longest to who can get a basketball in the net the most times in a row.And like all their colleagues at work they are not people you would want controlling the airspace above New York in real life! Pushing Tin has many unexpected twists and turns in the plot,humour,romance,happy moments and sad ones,and all in all makes for great viewing.
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Wedding Anniversary Present
Again I purchased this for my husband as one of his 10 present for our 10th Wedding anniversary which was Tin ??
Published 16 months ago by Jules
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Arrived on time for my sons birthday. He really likes John Cussack films and did not have this one. He was
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very pleased with it.
Published 20 months ago by Wendy
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Almost a documentary
Pushing Tin is a comedy in Robert Altman's Style. This means its dialogue heavy, plot short and doesn't come at you with to many obvious jokes. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2011 by Chris Hoare
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I bought the DVD as a gift for a friend who is a great John Cusack fan. The movie will be enjoyed by Cusack fans and also gives one a glimpse of the early career of Angelina Jolie.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Geraldine Le Roes
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Just think about it... 'Pushing Tin'. This film shows the meaning of its title, generally its about the good fun had whilst being the best airtraffic controller, but then... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2002 by "tarantula-man"
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Excellent!
This film is excellent i truly think it is amazing! Great visuals and a great storyline!
Published on 26 July 2000
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