Pushing Tin

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Pushing Tin

R

Released Apr 23, 1999

2h 4m

Comedy

Drama

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Two air traffic controllers (John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton) who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.

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Critics Consensus

Solid performances by the leads, but the generic ending needs help.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's frustrating to see such a promising premise, and such a delightful cast, wasted.

Mar 31, 2008

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 3/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 3/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

The movie takes a dive at the end, but it's wonderful fun before that.

May 26, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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JAMES B

In totality a much underrated movie IMHO.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Test T

I watched this on DVD. I liked it because it felt fresh and different, as I can't recall seeing anything like it before. It's a mild thriller based around the rivalry between two air traffic controllers. It starts out steady, and builds tension gradually as the relationship between the two controllers and their families develops. As I watched, I struggled to pick a side to support, and found myself switching allegiances, not really knowing who was the good guy. They are both complex characters which I found difficult to compare and judge. Over all, I found the film very interesting, and I became fully absorbed by the story. I thought the acting was first rate, especially by the two lead characters. I found the film very entertaining and have no problems recommending it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Steve D

It is all really dull.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/23/23

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Savannah G

the only reason I finished this movie was because of Cate otherwise I would not have cared when this movie finished. I would only recommend this movie if you are wanting to watch an amazing Actor in Cate

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Jay M

60--75% of this movie is great. Outstanding performances, gripping concept, very well directed, and then it hits the line. A point comes where you can almost see the back doors of the studio fly open and a bunch of Hollywood suits barge in to destroy the ending, leaving a movie that you will recommend to people with the simple caveat that the ending sucks.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/22

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Audience Member

A sort of "Top Gun" with the people in land.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Nick Falzone

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Synopsis

Two air traffic controllers (John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton) who thrive on living dangerously compete to outdo each other on several levels.

Director: Mike Newell
Producer: Art Linson
Screenwriter: Darcy Frey, Glen Charles, Les Charles
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Fox 2000 Pictures, Regency Enterprises
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 23, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.4M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital

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