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Surface to Air

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Estranged brothers (Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen) must put their differences aside to fight an Iraqi terrorist during the Gulf War.

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Brian Webster Apollo Guide 01/01/2000
51/100
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WOPKITTY @WopKitty Dec 16 Surface to Air is one of those late-90s action dramas that hits differently when you revisit it today. The movie has that gritty, cable-era energy—practical effects, real explosions, and a grounded military storyline that doesn’t rely on modern CGI shortcuts. The tension builds steadily, and the film delivers a surprisingly human core beneath the action. What makes it even more interesting now is how fans are rediscovering it through the filmographies of the people involved. I came across it while looking up Teri Fruichantie, and it’s easy to see why this title keeps showing up in searches tied to her name. The movie has a nostalgic charm and that unmistakable 90s tone that action lovers still gravitate toward. Not every movie from this era holds up, but Surface to Air absolutely does, and it’s worth the rewatch for anyone who loves a throwback military thriller with real attitude. See more Stand-Up S @Funkytown 10/18/2024 Surface to Air (1999) is peak late-’90s action comfort food: lean, loud, and committed to its high-concept military thriller vibes. It doesn’t overthink itself, just delivers tight pacing, practical action, and that straight-to-video confidence that hits extra hard if you grew up on cable movies. A fun rediscovery—especially spotting Teri Fruichantie, whose presence adds a cool indie-to-genre crossover energy that makes this one stand out more than expected. See more Mark J 10/18/2024 Best movie ever made! See more 03/04/2018 It's a 90s B action flick which that alone makes it far superior to B movies of today. See more 04/03/2012 Cheap actors and a cheap ground location. The plot isn't anything new either, although not the worst of this low-budget throw-away war action genre. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Estranged brothers (Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen) must put their differences aside to fight an Iraqi terrorist during the Gulf War.
Director
Rodney McDonald
Producer
Chad McQueen
Screenwriter
Tony Giglio
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m