Bird on a Wire
Film1990110 min

Bird on a Wire

Taste attributes: actionadventurecomedyromancemartial artsmafia/gangstervehiclesanimalsfasttried & testedlightsimplelinearbig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questdeep rivalrylove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosiontroubled leads

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"He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare"

Boxlist takeAn accessible, breakneck romantic comedy: uncomplicated and sweeping. Best if you like escapism over depth.

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Quality rating

6.1 /10

TMDB · 603 votes

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  • Wholesomeness: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

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  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

all consuming questdeep rivalrylove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosiontroubled leads

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Directed by

  • John Badham

Cast

  • Mel Gibson
  • Goldie Hawn
  • Joan Severance
  • David Carradine
  • Stephen Tobolowsky

Details

Genre
Action
Year
1990
Runtime
110 min
Status
Released
Studio
Interscope Communications
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