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The Getaway

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Doc (Alec Baldwin) and Carol (Kim Basinger) McCoy are married criminals looking for a high-paying score. When Doc ends up in a Mexican prison, Carol tells mob boss Jack Benyon (James Woods) that Doc will work for him if Benyon can free him from prison. Benyon hires Doc to rob a dog track, but after the heist goes terribly wrong, Doc and Carol escape with the cash. With a bitter thief (Michael Madsen) and Benyon's hired help on their trail, Doc and Carol must fight to survive.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1/4
The Getaway is a particularly nasty and mean-spirited action picture, with the dramatic depth of an arcade game. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 02/02/2022
3/4
...a mostly engrossing thriller... Go to Full Review
Jonah Koslofsky The Spool 05/11/2021
[A] rancid waste of time. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/13/2020
5/10
Well-paced at the start, approaching commonplace heist scenarios with just enough uncertainty and freshness to create tension-filled unpredictability. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 12/26/2006
3/5
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily 10/08/2005
4/5
A scene for scene remake that's still great fun. Odds are you won't be moved or enlightened, but you'll never be bored. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 27 The Getaway, starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, is a stylish crime thriller inspired by Bonnie and Clyde, blending heist action with character-driven drama. Baldwin brings grounded intensity, while Basinger delivers a layered, charismatic performance that elevates the film. Jennifer Tilly adds quirky energy in her smaller role, giving contrast to the main duo. The cinematography and set design are engaging, and sequences like the dog racing heist showcase creativity and suspense. However, some story beats and pacing feel inconsistent, and certain elements, like the mishandled cat subplot and dark dramatic moments, disrupt the tone. Despite screenplay flaws, the chemistry between Baldwin and Basinger keeps the film compelling. While not perfect, The Getaway succeeds as an entertaining, energetic crime thriller with inventive action, strong performances, and a modern take on the criminal couple formula, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre. See more Joy b @9mr_0 Dec 18 فيلم جيد عنف اقل من النسخه الاصلية بطل العمل بارد ادائه الدور ماكعد وياه مطاردات ضعيفه See more Jonas C @Knz830 Aug 1 I thought it was very entertaining and some parts were quite funny (dark humor funny). All in all, it was fun to watch amd suspenseful See more Old S May 12 The best part of the movie is Jennifer Tilly. She's always great. See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic Apr 16 A movie that doesn't truly know what it wants to be. With so many moving parts with so many unnecessary characters that you get an entertaining but disjointed hell of a mess of a film. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Mar 22 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é ruim, o elenco é bom, mas ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Doc (Alec Baldwin) and Carol (Kim Basinger) McCoy are married criminals looking for a high-paying score. When Doc ends up in a Mexican prison, Carol tells mob boss Jack Benyon (James Woods) that Doc will work for him if Benyon can free him from prison. Benyon hires Doc to rob a dog track, but after the heist goes terribly wrong, Doc and Carol escape with the cash. With a bitter thief (Michael Madsen) and Benyon's hired help on their trail, Doc and Carol must fight to survive.
Director
Roger Donaldson
Producer
Lawrence Turman
Screenwriter
Jim Thompson, Walter Hill, John Alan Simon
Distributor
Filmayer S.A., Universal Pictures
Production Co
JVC Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.5M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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