The Getaway

1994 "A dangerous deal. A double cross. And the ultimate set up is yet to come."
5.8| 1h55m| R| en| More Info
Released: 11 February 1994 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Doc McCoy is put in prison because his partners chickened out and flew off without him after exchanging a prisoner with a lot of money. Doc knows Jack Benyon, a rich "business"-man, is up to something big, so he tells his wife (Carol McCoy) to tell him that he's for sale if Benyon can get him out of prison. Benyon pulls some strings and Doc McCoy is released again. Unfortunately he has to cooperate with the same person that got him to prison.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.
namashi_1 Based on the Jim Thompson novel of the same name, 'The Getaway' is A Passable Action Fare, that has some pumping action, a decent script & convincing performances as its aces.'The Getaway' is the same old story of the good getting back at the bad. 'The Getaway' is passable entertainment. The script is decent, as it offers action & eroticism perfectly, although its clichéd to the core. Roger Donaldson's Direction is stylish. Cinematography is magnetized. Editing is sharp.Performance-Wise: Alec Bladwin is effortless in an action-oriented role. Kim Basinger looks stunning & adds tremendous style in the goings-on. James Woods is excellent, as always. Michael Madsen is evil personified. Jennifer Tilly is perfect. Philip Seymour Hoffman is efficient.On the whole, 'The Getaway' doesn't disappoint.
FlashCallahan Doc McCoy is put in prison because his partner flew off without him after exchanging a prisoner for a lot of money. Doc knows Jack Benyon, a rich man, is up to something big, so he tells his wife to tell him that he's for sale if Benyon can get him out of prison. Benyon pulls some strings and Doc McCoy is released again. Unfortunately he has to cooperate with the same person that got him to prison.....It's one of those films that never needed to be remade, but at the time, I'm guessing Basinger And Baldwin were the biggest couple in Hollywood, so why not do it again? The Marrying Man made a bundle, as did Love Affair. Oh hang on...But the point of the film is to entertain, and it does, as its one of the best looking action movies of 1994, and for once it treats the audience as an adult and is suitable as an action movie or couples, which is really rare.Baldwin is on the right side of tubby, but he over broods and it really gets to you after a while. Basinger does what. She normally does and smolders like a forties movie star.The rest of the cast are just there for the pay check. Woods does his bad guy who is a little prolific role, and is just there to ignite the passion between the two leads characters, and Madsen features in a really gloomy depressing subplot involving Jennifer Tilly, and its pretty bizarre.The action is good and its edited with a lot of respect, it just feels a little strange, despite the fact its enjoyable and fun, it feels too hasty and rushed.A lot more could have been done.But the one saving grace is at least they never remade it with Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.
dave-sturm Way back when, pulp novelist genius Jim Thompson wrote "The Getaway." It was about a man and a woman who teamed up to rob. It has been filmed twice. About 12 people argue on IMDb about which is the better version. I am one of those arguing that the second version is better.The first version in 1972 was directed by Sam Peckinpah and had a stellar (at the time) cast including Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. It was directed by Sam Peckinpah. Among the character actors were legends Al Letteiri, Ben Johnson, Sally Struthers and Slim Pickens.There is no doubt this is an outstanding movie.Here's the big difference -- Ali McGraw Vs. Kim Basinger. Kim B. blows Ali M. out of the water. Seriously, the whole contest rides on this and Kim so totally takes charge in the second movie there is no competition.I won't talk about the sex scene between Kim and Alec Baldwin, who is her husband. Why? They deserve their privacy. Even though we saw ... lots.Bottom line: This movie requires a tough broad. Ali McGraw? Fugeddabout it! No way. Kim, you relentless female tough woman, you rule here.Kim Basinger? This is a woman who does not look ridiculous handling a nine. But she's also vulnerable in the back of a garbage truck. Alec, you are one lucky guy.And, Richard Farnsworth has the role that Slim Pickens played in the original. Tough call. I say equal props.Bottom line? The remake has more ... coolness. 'Nuff said.
NewEnglandPat Picture is a good remake of the Steve McQueen classic and has plenty of good action scenes, chases and double-crosses. Master thief Alec Baldwin and comely wife Kim Basinger are the main focus of the plot as they blast their way out of trouble in one scene after another. The two desperadoes spend most of the film on the run, resulting in the usual car chases and shoot-outs and serial-style close calls. Perhaps the film's high point is an exciting shoot-out in a hotel in a border town with a vengeful ex-partner. The movie is a rugged, macho film in which distrust is the watchword among the principals. James Woods is very good in an especially sinister role as a crime boss and Michael Madsen is also good as former pal who's out to even up an old score. Baldwin and Basinger somehow don't really click together here but do well enough to make the movie worth watching.