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EXECUTIVE DECISION – Jerry Goldsmith
THROWBACK THIRTY
Original Review by Jonathan Broxton
Executive Decision is a rather far-fetched and very silly high-concept action thriller built around a hijacked airplane and a ticking bomb, directed by veteran film editor Stuart Baird, in what was his directorial debut. The film centers on a high-stakes crisis when a commercial airliner is hijacked by a group of terrorists demanding the release of a captured leader. What initially appears to be a political hostage situation quickly escalates when authorities discover the plane is carrying a highly dangerous weapon, putting countless lives at risk if it reaches its destination. In response, a specialized military team is assembled, led by U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Travis (Steven Seagal), which carries out a daring midair operation to secretly board the aircraft. One of the team members is intelligence analyst David Grant (Kurt Russell), who becomes an essential part of the mission despite having little field experience. Once aboard, the team must work carefully to assess the situation, deal with the unpredictable hijackers, and find a way to regain control of the plane without triggering disaster. Read more…
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