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SmugKitZine Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Beulah Bram A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

wes-connors In Washington DC, several people are shot dead by muscular Stephen Lang (in a very long coat). After this mysterious opening, we meet presidential special assistant Charlie Sheen (as Robert "Bobby" Bishop). For the most part, this movie shows us numerous stunted situations for Sheen, who has more lives than a cat. He witnesses a murder and escapes one himself. Then, he escapes another, and another and another... in fact, Mr. Sheen may suffer more Perils than Pauline. "Shadow Conspiracy" involves a plot to assassinate the President of the United States, which Sheen tries to stop. They do get to that, eventually. The story plays like they either didn't adhere to the script or revised it as they went along – this results in something which varies from confusing to predictable...For his last film, director George P. Cosmatos gets some nicely photographed moments, with help from the skilled Feitshans family. Serious and jut-jawed, Sheen disappoints by "acting" throughout – he's better when allowing himself into his characters, with humor. Sheen doesn't appeal as a steely-eyed action hero. An illustrious supporting cast features reliable Donald Sutherland (as Jacob Conrad), who is fine but obvious in these surroundings, and investigative reporter Linda Hamilton (as Amanda Givens) appearing confused and superfluous...At one point we're not to worry because there is a "Shadow Government inside the White House." Since this is a Presidential assassination thriller, it wouldn't be far-fetched to assume Republican politician and former Vice President Dick Cheney saw this film. In politics beginning with the Richard M. Nixon Administration, Mr. Cheney revealed a secret "Shadow Government" existed in the US, shortly after the 9/11 "World Trade Center" terrorist attacks. The story seemed to die after a few days and Cheney is no longer asked about his mysterious revelation. Cheney was certain Iraq had "weapons of mass destruction" poised to attack the USA, said the war would be over in weeks and other nonsense – so, he may have swiped his "Shadow Government" idea from this relatively obscure movie.**** Shadow Conspiracy (1/25/97) George P. Cosmatos ~ Charlie Sheen, Donald Sutherland, Linda Hamilton, Stephen Lang

nellanasus This was not a bad movie, It was not a great movie. But if you like spy/action movies it is worth seeing. It is an entertaining moving. I have to have a minimum of 10 lines to critic this. But I do not think the first critic is correct. So ten lines is an awful lot. My sister says that I don't write enough in letters. How am I supposed to write enough enough in a review. I don't have my glasses on and I cannot see the screen very well, but I thought it would be a good idea to write a review about this movie. It was net that bad of a movie. I'm glad we watched it. Well only one more line to go. Hopefully, this review will be enough for you.

Matthew Kresal This film can be very easily summarized as an average thriller. The films' premise, , locations, and action scenes are exactly that: average. The film's saving graces are in its actors, storyline execution, and music.The acting isn't top notch but its good. Charlie Sheen does rather well in the role of Bobby Bishop, the young Presidential aide who gets unintentionally swept up in a dangerous conspiracy, though his youth hurts the credibility of the character. Donald Sutherland put son a good performance as Joseph Conrad, the White House Chief of Staff, with one of his best "trust me" roles as a good guy who turns out to be not so good. Linda Hamilton does all right in the role of the journalist and Bishop's love interest Amanda Givens, though she seems a bit too old for Bishop. Stephen Lang does incredibly well in the role of the role of the villain who manages to thwart our heroes at every turn. Short appearances by Gore Vidal as a Congressman and Sam Waterston as the President also help the film. The execution of the story is slightly above average. The idea of a conspiracy against the President is nothing knew but having members of the President's inner circle be responsible seems to be the most original idea of the film and the plot holes are caused not by the story but by the film's action sequences.The film's other plus is its music. The music score by Bruce Broughton is terrific. It does incredibly well over what would otherwise have been a very unimpressive main title sequence by adding a thundering, patriotic tone. The music adds some much needed suspense to many of the films otherwise tired scenes, especially the finale.The rest of the film is otherwise average. The plot of the government plotting against the President (previously seen in films like Seven Days In May) returns once more, though not to the great effect it was used in that 1960's classic. The action sequences in the film are not only average, but are the main source of the plot holes. The action sequence in a White House elevator shaft serves as a major point. How does Bishop, who is wanted by the Secret Service, manage to not only get in the White House but to escape from it as well? This is one of many examples from the film. The only action sequence that manages to go above average is the finale sequence: the assassination attempt. It is the only sequence in the film that manages to hold suspense despite the fact that the assassination method is silly.Despite the average nature of most of the film, this is still worth watching. The acting, plot , and music make this film worth watching. Besides, it is a pretty good way to spend 100 minutes in front of your TV.

bart-robbrecht What's all the fuzz ? This is just a really good movie. This movie is the real evidence what a good movie should be for all who like political thrillers. Watch and relax. Don't bother the negativity's. For me a movie is good when it keeps me awake. I can assure you that , in this case it isn't any problem. There is no annoying minute in it. The camera movements are superb. The music score very functional. The acting of the protagonists can't be better. I don't understand why so much comments are negative. Perhaps those people don't like to give positive comments ? Anyway. I only want to give my comment and that's what counts for me. Every review is subjective.