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Air America (Special Edition) (1990)

Starring: Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr. Director: Roger Spottiswoode Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, Ken Jenkins, David Marshall Grant
  • Directors: Roger Spottiswoode
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Original recording remastered, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Lions Gate
  • DVD Release Date: July 20, 2004
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00028G7GG
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,549 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #30 in  Movies & TV > Military & War > Comedy

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Air America is one of those movies that could have been great, and now maintains its low-key reputation as a typical Mel Gibson film in the wake of his first two Lethal Weapon hits. Originally conceived as a biting black comedy about the CIA's top-secret smuggling operation in Laos during the Vietnam war, Air America lost most of its political sting when it was transformed into an action comedy for Gibson and costar Robert Downey Jr. The film is entertaining as far as it goes, with a few action sequences that explain where a lot of the budget went. If you're in the mood for some Mel, this one is a little off the beaten path, and still contains a percentage of its original potential. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description
A young pilot finds himself recruited into a covert and corrupt cia airlift organization operating in vietnam war era laos. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 08/30/2005 Starring: Mel Gibson Nancy Travis Run time: 113 minutes Rating: R Director: Roger Spottiswoode

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best depiction of Asian airdrop/STOL air landing, October 11, 2000
By Sam Damon Jr. (Fort Bragg, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Air America [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is a movie about air delivery: airdrop by parachutes, and amazing short field landings by STOL aircraft like the amazing Pilatus TurboPorter and the larger C-123. If you like Airborne things, this movie is for you, its funny and upbeat compared to your typical Vietnam movie and in a way does greater honor to the courage of the pilots who lived on the edge while flying these hairy missions. The TurboPorter landing on the side of the mountain makes the whole movie worthwhile...add to it '60s music and sexy Nancy Travis, what more do you want?

I find this movie far more interesting than the Lethal Weapon series, so it soars in my book as one of Mel Gibson's best movies.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Underrated And Unappreciated, September 5, 2006
Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. both in vintage form doing what they both do best - combing action and adventure with just the right amount dark humor. If you are a fan of either there is more than enough to keep you busy and it is well worth adding to your collection.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Air America, March 30, 2007
I consider this one of Robert Downey Jr. better movies and you have to say that Mel Gibson did a wonderful job as well.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Monotone
Great movie, unfortunatly it only plays in monotone not stereo Dolby like it says on the case. I played it on 3 different DVD players with the same result. Rather distracting.
Published 4 months ago by Warpiper

1.0 out of 5 stars SCRIPT WRITERS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, HOLLYWOOD AWAITS YOU
Air America is a movie for lovers of the Police academy movies or fools who spend more time hi five-ing their buddies at sporting events than watching the game. DUDE! Yes you. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Air America
Great movie, the photography was excellent and the actors played believable rolls. I think the story line was true in many ways. Read more
Published 23 months ago by D. Noland

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic 80s Movie
Sarcastic humor on top of a deep message about the American chapter of Viet Nam. I enjoyed the movie and Gibson and Downey delivered stellar performances. Read more
Published on May 29, 2007 by Craig Frooninckx

5.0 out of 5 stars Air America
This is a good movie for the pilots in the family. Not especially for children after a certain age but has alot of action and is terribly funny. Would recommend to adults.
Published on July 5, 2006 by Key Largo

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality really does bite
Gibson's portrayal of a rogue pilot out to make some money above all else sheds light on an all-too-familiar situation that befalls war-torn countries;

Gibson puts on... Read more
Published on January 24, 2006 by SAMER HAMADE

5.0 out of 5 stars Good disk as advertised
Product arrived on time and in EXCELLENT condition. My compliments to your vendor for his honesty and integrity!
Published on September 11, 2005 by Grover L. Watson

3.0 out of 5 stars FEATHER-WEIGHT WAR COMEDY, IF THAT
Droll humor, couple of good actors doing occasionally amusing jigs, a semi-decent soundtrack, and a sprinkling of action scenes -- all in all, a generic feel-good comedy about the... Read more
Published on October 10, 2004 by Shashank Tripathi

4.0 out of 5 stars Would have been a 5, but they cut some stuff!
Hey, the only GOOD review you get about a movie is your own. Don't want to go out on a limb and spend the money? Rent it first and then decide. Read more
Published on July 22, 2004 by Lion 120

3.0 out of 5 stars Funny but uneven
Mel is very good in this film about CIA guys doing illegal things while trying to enrich themselves. Read more
Published on May 29, 2003 by JediMack

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