Product Details

• Actors: John Cusack, Robert Loggia, Jerry Stiller, Wendy Gazelle, Monte Markham
• Directors: Steven Lisberger
• Writers: Steven Lisberger, Steven W. Carabatsos
• Producers: Jerry Offsay, Pierre David, Theodore R. Parvin, Tom Mankiewicz
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 93 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300218074
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,776 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

John Cusack displays his usual charm in this adventure film from early in his career. Prep-school student Dan Bartlett (Cusack) flunks his chemistry final and has to forgo a Caribbean vacation with his wealthy girlfriend Laurie and her family. When the professor decides to be lenient and lets him pass, Dan sets off after Laurie--but finds himself one step behind her as he's sidetracked, shanghaied, and almost shipwrecked. Meanwhile, the boat that Laurie is on gets hijacked, just as Dan finally catches up. Hot Pursuit won't be remembered as one of Cusack's best films, but it's enjoyable and has beautiful shots of the Caribbean. Robert Loggia gives a rambunctious performance as an old sea dog and Ben Stiller makes his film debut as a sleazy cabin boy. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Light fun for Cusack fans, October 14, 2004

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Joseph D Baptist (SF Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hot Pursuit (DVD)

While not in the same league as his other movies from the era (Better Off Dead, One Crazy Summer, and The Sure Thing), this one is still a fun and entertaining movie.
Cusack was great as the offbeat, loser teen trying to get the classy girl - and that's what he's up to here.
It's silly, fun, and still makes me laugh.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Cusack movie you never heard of., January 15, 2004

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"murraytodd" (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hot Pursuit (DVD)

This movie didn't get the attention like other classics like "The Sure Thing" or "Better off Dead" but it captured John Cusack's charming Charlie Brown Turned Hero quality better than any of them. It sits on my list of favorites, but sadly I never see it in a rental store, and I'm afraid it's destined to obscurity.

But the fact is: I loved it. It was a special, funny movie with a lot of charm.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great "cheesy" 80's flick, August 4, 2002

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Katie "finzup-kt" (RI, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hot Pursuit (DVD)

If you're a big fan of the "cheesy" 80's flicks.. pick this one up. It's really very funny! Pair it with a big pitcher of margaritas and you've got the recipe for a night of laughs.