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This action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humor that Mel Gibson can only get away with in his Lethal Weapon movies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his life again just as the bad guys are hot on Mel's trail. They join up and go on the run from the villains and ... well, let's just say director John Badham doesn't have any big surprises up his sleeve. Goldie and Mel are enjoyable, as always, but you'd have to be their biggest fan to watch this movie more than once. --Jeff Shannon
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A hair-raising action-comedy starring hunky Mel Gibson and hilarious Goldie Hawn. Mel's a former drug dealer who rats on federal agent-turned-pusher David Carradine. Now, Mel's in trouble and Goldie, a former girlfriend, joins him on a cross-country, chase-filled odyssey. With Bill Duke. 110 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: Spanish.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bird On A Wire DVD
Bird On A Wire is about a guy (Mel Gibson) who is in the Witness Relocation Program (WRP)going by the name Billy Ray Bowers, named for both the scoundrels that could have been his Daddy, per his Momma. One day his ex-fiancé ( Goldie Hawn) drives up to the gas station where he is working and tells him to fill `er up, unleaded.
Goldie Hawn at 45 still had great legs and takes every opportunity throughout the movie to show them off..
The movie is filled with action and for the ladies even has a shot of Mel Gibson's back-side.
Recommended for fans of Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn ( of Laugh-In fame).
Gunner February, 2008
Bird On A Wire is about a guy (Mel Gibson) who is in the Witness Relocation Program (WRP)going by the name Billy Ray Bowers, named for both the scoundrels that could have been his Daddy, per his Momma. One day his ex-fiancé ( Goldie Hawn) drives up to the gas station where he is working and tells him to fill `er up, unleaded.
Goldie Hawn at 45 still had great legs and takes every opportunity throughout the movie to show them off..
The movie is filled with action and for the ladies even has a shot of Mel Gibson's back-side.
Recommended for fans of Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn ( of Laugh-In fame).
Gunner February, 2008
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Superstars Mel Gibson and the loveable Goldie Hawn star in this enjoyable, action-comedy. The plot is somewhat convoluted but the general story is that Rick (Gibson) is hiding under the FBI witness re-location program but he gets nervous when an old flame, Marianne (Hawn) recognises him. Before he can assume a new identity, the man he put in jail (David Carradine) is released and comes to pay his respects. Rick and Marianne find themselves reunited when they are thrown into a cross country, action packed adventure, avoiding gangsters, police and an amorous veterinarian, played by Joan Severance. There is nothing short of great chemistry between the two leading players, even if there roles are quite typical of roles they have both played in other films. Never the less this film holds many laughs and good points and the unforgetable climax in an elaborate zoo exhibit is where the film really scores best.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie sure got bashed bewtween Malten and Shannon. Well, let's give it a thoughtful review - just for kicks. On the upside, this movie did illustrate, well, the laughable personal and professional behavior of just about everyone in the late 1980s. In fact, the illustration by itself should get a rise out of people who lived as adults through the "Crazy 80s" and others. The government and its representatives were represented in this movie as what most Americans would believe to be true to form, Gibson was a protected government informant and Hawn was his high school love, it helped the movie and Gibson that she was a rich, divorced attorney. Her character enabled Gibson to emerge victorious in a battle planned by a corrupt FBI Agent and an honorable FBI agent who became the unfortunate victim of Alzheimer's Disease. Their adventure was wild and wooley. However, on the downside, it did fall short in that there were certain scenes in which there was an unrealistic portrayal of technical procedure (like the bank scene for instance) and other scenes which did take away significantly from the movie. Basically folks, the movie was a no brainer, but it was fun and Hawn and Gibson made a pig into a chicken - rent it for fun, you won't have any regrets!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Entertaining
But the story seemed empty, the film did not work for me as a congruent work. The plotting was thin, and the screenwriting did not quite reach the brilliant performances of Mel... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lawrence Wegeman, Jr.
Action Packed Fun
This is a fantastic film if, unlike me, you manage to secure a version that plays in the United Kingdom! It is fast paced, extremely funny and unpredictable. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Connoisseur
Best movie ever
Best movie I've ever seen. It's action packed, romantic, funny & exciting. Keeps you right on the edge of your seat.
Published on April 5, 2010 by Bionica
Didn't receive what was ordered
The movies i ordered i never received..i received two of the same movies that i never heard of..and never got a response to my e-mail from the seller..wont order again.
Published on February 1, 2010 by Tigerman
A SHOCKER!!!
At the time of seeing this film I was a Mel Gibson fan and a Goldie Hawn fan. But ..... words fail me.
Published on March 2, 2009 by Willow Hedwig
bird on a wire
The movie itself is a little weird because you get this girl who is still obsessed with an old lover and stares at his photos and than poof he is back in her life, he tries to make... Read more
Published on February 22, 2009 by Jennifer Goetzke
Bird On a Wire
I love this movie! Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson make a good acting duet. it has funny moments and overall, thoroughly enjoyable.
Published on November 2, 2008 by Marilyn Parker
Won't you want the father of your sons becomes meat for tiger, do you?
"Bird on a wire" gathers two emblematic actors, the always alluring and sympathetic golden beauty, Mrs. Goldie Hawn, with this human hurricane, the always restless Mel Gibson. Read more
Published on October 16, 2008 by Hiram Gomez Pardo
Fun romantic comedy-chase thriller
Beats me why so many people want to trash this action-packed screwball romantic comedy-chase thriller(especially at IMDb.com). Read more
Published on August 11, 2008 by W. Walker
Mel & Goldie have fun here
The 1 star reviews make me wonder what people were expecting with this one, It is clear Mel & Goldie had a blast making this film, it really shows, In this Mel is Rick Jarman, a... Read more
Published on March 28, 2008 by Michael Pettinato
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