ada
the leading man is my tpye
ReaderKenka
Let's be realistic.
Helloturia
I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.
Lucia Ayala
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
meren
This Movie Showed up awhile ago on IFC. I just was able to find it to watch it Online again. Stars James Remar better known as being in the Cult Classic film the Warriors, and playing Dexters Step Dad in the Showtime Series Dexter. He Plays a NYC Detective. Who gets a call from his Ex and flys out West to get to the Bottom of some Trouble she feels a member of her family is in. You have a pretty decent Cast. Adam Coleman Howard who does not have a lot of acting credits but what is there is pretty cool and he has a Rather interesting Bio Page. Nick Cassavetes, Jared Martin, Chris Mulkey, Fran Ryan and Joey Sagal the Brother of Katie. These people have been in various TV shows and movies. It has a lot of action and many interesting scenes. In some instances it reminds me of Walking Tall. Its cool to look up the Credits of these actors and actresses and see where you might have noticed them before.
cultfilmfreaksdotcom
A modern Western... SHANE revisited to be exact... where an ex girlfriend calls a roughneck New York City cop for help. Seedy marijuana smugglers run the small town where she lives, and they ain't into munchies.In the beginning of the film we're introduced her family living free in the hills: yuppies without credit cards. The patriarch listens to a bad cover of California DREAMING; life is bliss till a group of marauders slay everyone except the teenage son Joshua.Adam Coleman Howard plays the part with the same rogue prowess as James Remar's urban cop Joe, and he's as just as important to the proceedings, perhaps even more being it's his personal revenge story.Bow and arrow in hand, Joshua becomes a Charles Bronson version of Robin Hood, taking out a few of the thugs, who are different than most pot smoking characters depicted in movies...Usually mellow and free spirited hippies, these daylight tokers are cut-throat and don't take prisoners. Led by a narrow eyed Jared Martin and his stone faced henchman Nick Cassavetes (son of John), the small town belongs to them
Till now.When Joe enters with unassuming machismo, we learn how tough he is when locals cross him. Not like we didn't get a taste for his talent in the big city segments – ten minutes involving a shootout and cool car chase – but here's where he really matters... There's a price to pay for everyone dumb enough to try stopping him: from barroom bullies to gun-wielding thugs. Though his plight isn't an easy one; each scene brings a tougher adversary than the next.The best parts have the city cop and the teen vigilante team up against the baddest of the bad guys. Joshua learns a few fight tactics from Joe while Joe learns the geographical layout from Joshua, providing both equal footing and giving Joe someone to protect that the audience really cares about.Ample searing saxophone mixed with tense synthesizer envelop the woodsy gun battles and fistfights, occurring practically with zero downtime, proving 80 minutes is perfect for the action genre.For More Reviews: www.cultfilmfreaks.com
Mikey-136
Joe Dylanne (James Remar) is a tough NYC plainclothes cop who has always done things his way, but always within the law. He had faith in the judicial system until a family is brutally murdered in cold blood. The only survivor is the son, who left for dead, became a survivalist, living off the land and waiting for the right time to get even with the murderers.The plot sounds like your average good guys vs. bad guys action movie. While such action movies are a dime a dozen, this movie is different. The story line is simple, straight and to the point! It involves a small quiet town up in the northwest that is under a reign of terror imposed by some ruthless drug dealers with a huge marijuana farm in the middle of a dense forest.The movie starts with a plea for help from the girlfriend of Joe Dylanne, a tough NYC plainclothes cop.From that point on, there is not a dull moment in this movie!The action is non-stop from start to finish. The plot has a few twists and a few surprises and is guaranteed to leave the viewer glued to his chair. The chase scenes alone make this movie an essential must-see.
FlyBoyDC
James Remar (THE WARRIORS, MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION) is Joe Dylanne, a plainclothes NYC cop with a badge...and a robust personality. He always resorts to unconventional methods in order to capture the city's slickest criminals. When Dylanne receives a message from Kate (Daphne Ashbrook), an old sweetheart of his, the news is not as pleasant as he anticipated. Rather, it is an imperative call for help. Dylanne must swing into full action. This cop must travel to a remote location in the Pacific northwest in order to investigate the disappearances of his friend's relatives.It turns out that most of Kate's relatives have been murdered in cold blood. The only survivor of the slaughter is Joshua (Adam Coleman Howard), an angst-ridden survivalist who explains to Dylanne about a sophisticated plan implicating marijuana plant growers.Frankly, Joe Dylanne has not exactly received a lot of hospitality after traveling to this small town in Northern California. For starters, hot on his trail is a hot-headed sheriff, Mike Prior (Jared Martin). The bad guys have also placed a premium for Dylanne's head...After Dylanne loses one of his loved ones to uncontrollable circumstances, vengeance has no fury... Dylanne and Joshua must trespass enemy territory in the name of revenge... Their mission is clear: to extirpate the ones who took the liberty to murder one of their close friends.QUIET COOL is one of the coolest sleeper hits of the 1980s. It is probably one of the first films to deal with the dangerous phenomenon of marijuana. QUIET COOL has a neat premise. The villains in this movie are not ordinary everyday petty thugs; they are ambitious businessmen who want to make a profit. These people tend to be cunning and vile. In addition, QUIET COOL is one of the first contemporary action films to deliver an anti-drug, anti-smoking message.Of particular acclamation in this movie belongs to star James Remar. Remar is one hell of an actor. He kind of resembles action hero Steve McQueen. Both actors manage to keep a calm, cool, and collected composure during the most substantial dilemmas. That quality is so rare in today's modern action heroes. Remar captures the stunning, strong essence of Steve McQueen.Furthermore, the outdoor locations in this movie are exquisitely photographed, capturing the finer aspects of nature. The action scenes are tremendous. The stunts, especially the motorcycle chase through a subway, are well executed. The finale is also incredible with plenty of thrills.Overall, QUIET COOL is a tough, violent, and remarkably gritty thriller. Just enjoy this film for what it is: A low budget, fun ride. A great cast, a solid plot, and superior action scenes make this film a rightfully knockout hit. QUIET COOL may not succeed as a blockbuster, but it will refresh you if the summer heat outside is too much to handle!
RATING: **1/2 out of ****.