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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 26751
Released: September 6, 2005 |
| Our Price: $4.19 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Hang on tight for non-stop action in this high-speed romantic action comedy starring Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson. When a falsely accused bank robber (Sheen) decides to escape, he grabs the nearest hostage- a billionaire's daughter (Swanson) with an ideal getaway car. Pursued by a multitude of police cars and an equal amount of outrageous media coverage, the unlikely twosome races toward the Mexican border and into unexpected romance.
The Chase Reviews:
SUPER!!!! 
2009-10-30 - Man this is a entertaining movie, from start to finish. The whole movie is set in a car and you'll never get bored! I watch this movie when I was a kid and now I own it......it's a must have movie!!!!
The Amazing Chase
2009-08-31 - This is one of THE greatest car movies of all time! First off Charlie Sheen is in this one. His portrayal of the desperate convict is awesome. All he wanted was some gas and a candy bar. Next it has Flea and Anthony Kiedas of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in this as two motor heads driving a monster truck down the freeway. Just watch the movie for this one (You won't be disappointed). Last but not least is the fact that there is non stop action that keeps building and building to a slam-into-the-brick-wall ending. If you're looking for a fast paced, action loaded movie, this is for you.
Obviously, few people got it 
2009-05-20 - Perhaps the strangest thing about the Chase is that no one paid any attention to it, yet events would unfold months later that should've had Adam Rifkin laughing as the very thing he was slighting unfolded on the television.
The Chase bounces between action and comedy. Yet the action-comedy is not in the vein of "Beverly Hills Cop" type humor. It's more of a satirical slight of the justice system and the media. Charlie Sheen plays Jack Hammond, a man on the run after a false conviction due to mishandling of evidence. That such cases are true makes the film very poignant. Yet after Hammond is forced to take a hostage who, unbeknownst to him, has a little bit of celebrity, cops chase after him for the duration of the film, prompting a media circuis of his every move.
Rifkins characters may take thesmelves a little too seriously at times, which may have caused confusion among audience. Hammond seems serious while the cops, swansons parents, and the media personalities seem like caricatures, which is appropriate for the satirical tone of the film. Again, viewers didn't get this. Perhaps the funniest bit of satire comes in the form of the two officers filming a C.O.P.S. like show. Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel ham it up for the cameras. Rollins, who's had many run-ins with cops he didn't particularly like, has a lot of fun with his role and gets the point across perfectly.
So a little event unfolded on the news a few months later involving a police chase and a certain celebrity and the media exploded. I remember seeing the news and thinking of this film. While the film was supposed to be an exaggeration, it was eerily prophetic about how the media would behave in such an event. Adam Rifkin's films usually seem a little half baked, but this was one of his fully realized films that never got the credit it deserved. Aside from a rather predictable and lackluster ending, the film is great all around.
What's Not To Like?
2009-03-26 - This film has often been the subject of negative criticism, and my response is that they are not seeing the whole picture for what it is worth. The truth is that this movie not only has comedy, suspense, and drama, but it avoids making anyone totally unlikable. This is one case where 'the car chase' allows us to gradually get to know everyone and understand their view of the situation. (Not unlike the great Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors.")
It's basically this. Charlie Sheen was arrested for robbery, but he has escaped from prison. In desperation, he kidnaps Kristy Swanson, takes her car, and heads for Mexico. Later, we learn that he was arrested for a crime he did not commit, and that he is in fact a kind, gentle, vulnerable, and frightened man. (Later, we see just how much he cares about Kristy Swanson when he doesn't want her to ruin her life on his behalf.)
The officer Henry Rollins may appear to be over zealous. And we may be tempted to see him as a villain. BUT REMEMBER, he did NOT get to know Charlie Sheen the way we did. All his character knows is that Sheen was arrested for armed robbery, that he escaped from prison, that he supposedly fired on 2 officers, that he kidnapped a woman and stole her car, and that he caused a wreck on the highway.
Dalton Voss (Swanson's father) is not exactly the father of the year, but despite his faults, all he knows is that Charlie Sheen kidnapped his daughter and stole her car.
What makes this movie so great is that we are obviously lead into sympathy the most for Sheen and Swanson. But if we are honest with ourselves, we know we can't hate the other characters with a clear conscience.
Also worth mentioning is Charlie Sheen's benevolent and honorable lawyer, who handles his small role with dignity and talent. He wants to help everyone, but obviously, he can do little more than make a few desperate telephone calls and explain the truth of Sheen's innocence to everyone. (Probably also for the benefit of the audience as well.)
Another character worth mentioning is Rocky Caroll. He narrates some of the story quite nicely for us. And the zealous television program worker is great in his own way. He offers funny (but realistic) directions about what to film, and even when a gun is being held to his head, he can only think that it's great for his program: "Ned! Get a shot of this!" He sure is loyal to his profession!
Overall, there really is nothing to dislike about this movie. It has great convincing characters, a story that unfolds, interesting and different views of the same situation, and comedy, suspense, and some tragedy. (Not to mention a twist ending!)
Slight, but wonderful
2008-07-28 - This is a film that really should suck royally. Think about it: Charlie Sheen, whose appearance has usually been a recipe for mediocrity; Kristy Swanson: anyone remember her for "acting" in anything else other than the Buffy movie? No, thought not.
But you know what, this film is wonderful. so good in fact that it is one of my favourites ever. Both Sheen and Swanson are really likeable in their roles. But what makes it even better is the wonderful support. Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel are simply wonderful as a pair of purusing cops roped into a reality cop show. Mostel's rather resigned, anxious pathos plays fantastically against Rollins' rapidly unravelling messianic monomania. Ray Wise as Swanson's multi-millionaire father is a treat, as are Anthony Keidis and Flea, playing a couple of glory-hunting stoners.
The other reason this film is so great is that it never fails to laugh at itself, most obviously in the cheese overload in-car love scene. And at just near the hour and a half mark it doesn't outstay its welcome.
What a film!
