You won't be disappointed!

Powerful

A Masterpiece!

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

You know which 1990 movie doesn't hold up? This one. The last time I saw this was in theatres, in 1990, so 25 years ago. I saw everything and anything back then, and like most kids, I just loved all films. I hadn't yet seen the 1,000s of movies I'd eventually see that would formulate my opinions on both crap and what makes real movies special. And still, my memory of this was: "It was just all right."Granted, it was just 1990, but it was sooo 90s. So many situations that could never happen, nor could ever work in a "remake" these days. But, because of that, it does allow some fun action scenes of pure fantasy and that's what I liked about 90s action flicks.The plot is actually interesting – Witness Protection Dude is recognized and wants a relocation, but all Hades erupts when both the bad guys and his old flame are mixed together to escape. As stated above, none of the following could possibly happen. Such as bank robberies, police beating/fleeing and property damage, but liberties were granted in 90s action/comedies.Mercifully, Gibson and Hawn had somewhat chemistry together and Gibson, hot during his Lethal Weapon series, had his usual (early 90s) shtick and charisma working for him. But, overall, it was too long, including an extended zoo-finale that was just…eh, to recommend. Unless, of course, you solely grew up on the unrealistic 90s action/comedy/romances and can let a lot go that I could not with this viewing. So, I agree with my younger, quarter-of-a-century self. It was just "all right." At least, we got to see Gibson's hairy ass. That's always a plus in my book.

I love Bird on a Wire. It's smart, it's fun and exciting, it's free, and it's a beautiful thrilling adventure. I love the Bird on a Wire song. Bird on a Wire is not an action oriented action movie, it's more a romance, and I love it for it's love story. It's like straight out of the pages of your favorite romantic novel with a pair of super sexy stars all happening in this raw and intense bang-bang action world!The way that Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn are on the lam in Bird on a Wire, are always on the run and constantly in danger, it's like a sexy fantasy getaway to get lost in, a major turn on. Goldie Hawn is a major turn on, my God. She's the sexiest! Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn are the absolute hottest in Bird on a Wire, and these two hot stars determine the show, believe me! They share their one of a kind flirtatious attraction for the viewing so that the two come off as incredibly irresistible. Goldie Hawn flashes her butt so much in Bird on a Wire, I think I might want to see it again. Mel Gibson manages his way into his undies enough times, too, so don't worry, lady viewers, there's plenty of sexy to go round!Bird on a Wire is one real and one sexy romance that's all dressed up as a deadly crime drama, and that's kind of why it can sometimes be misinterpreted. Bird on a Wire is a beautiful love story. It's best to enjoy this movie for the steamy romance relationship between the two main stars, Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson. I know I did. I love you Goldie Hawn, and Mel Gibson. You're beautiful!'Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free.'

Rick has been given a new identity by the FBI for helping convict a drug dealing FBI agent. Fifteen years later his former fiancé recognises him. Rick's FBI 'minder' has been replaced by a corrupt agent who helps the drug dealing FBI agent and his accomplice locate him....So when this film was first released, I saw this at cinemas and thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Then again I was thirteen, and it was the first timed been to the cinema sans parents.Watching it 23 years on (wow), its still a lot of fun to watch, but its basically a vehicle for Martin Riggs' funnier side, and to have a chase scene every fifteen minutes or so.As you would expect from a nineties Badham movie, it looks good, but very TV movie- esque, especially during the climatic battle in the zoo.And seeing it now as a thirty five year old super geek of film, Goldie Hawn is virtually unbearable in this. If she isn't screaming, she's maundering, if she isn't maundering, she's crying, and that's her character in the whole film, truly hateful.Gibson is good, but this was the time when he was just playing the same character in every movie, funny, lovable, but a bit risky.So it's basically the same as every other chase movie made, action sequence, big stunt, time for talk and comedy, and carry on until the big finale.But thanks to good old nostalgia, I still like it.Plus it's the best film ever made about Mel Gicbson and Goldie Hawn not ageing in fifteen years...

Rick Jarmin is an easy going and goofy minded Detroit car mechanic. However a chance encounter with a woman named Marianne in his shop one night leads her to claim that she knows him. And she does - they are former lovers and Rick left her when he went under witness protection. Then they realize that someone wants Rick dead and Marianne as well. Cross country chase mayhem ensues.If two words describes this film, and two words can in fact describe this film, they are: thoroughly silly. Featuring a by the numbers plot with some shallow intrigue and a lead actress who just won't stop screaming. Every action scene she screams and screams while our manly hero guides them to safety from whoever is pursuing them. By the end of the film you may very well think that every covert agency in the world wants them dead.On the plus side, the action scenes are quite lively and inventive and prove to be the film's saving grace in terms of entertainment value. Though the final sequence lasts almost unbearably long and tries to outrun itself long before it's over. The rest of the film is a mediocre attempt at screwball comedy. --- 5/10Rated PG-13 for violence