What’s Aged the Best?
Kurt Russell’s action-star appeal leads a range of delighted responses to the absurdity.
In the discussion (9)
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- Joking and mutual mockery in frightening situations are enjoyed and believed. — Bill Simmons
- The badge demand and Jack Palance’s later City Slickers Oscar are highlights; his exaggerated performance seems far removed from Oscar prospects. — Bill Simmons
- The villain’s elaborate non-killing plan, prison diversion and convoluted trap for Cash are mocked affectionately. — Bill Simmons
- Fubar is speculatively said to originate with this movie and its 90s TNT exposure. — Bill Simmons
- Young Terry Hatcher is praised as a breakout, with later Seinfeld and Lois & Clark visibility recalled. — Bill Simmons
- Insult nicknames and repeated jokes about the men’s bodies form part of the appeal. — Bill Simmons
- Owen and the prototype armored vehicle exemplify the gadget-guy and supercar era; Stripes is compared. — Bill Simmons
- Kurt Russell is selected, with the missing modern Russell/Swayze type of witty, resilient action star contrasted with current actors. — Bill Simmons
- Michael B. Jordan is urged toward a buddy-cop franchise; Without Remorse scenes show potential, while a vaguely recalled Jamie Fox film illustrates overly serious modern action. — Bill Simmons