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Taurus Film
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He frees hostages for a living. Now he's taking hostages to survive.
The police try to arrest expert hostage negotiator Danny Roman, who insists he's being framed for his partner's murder in what he believes is an elaborate conspiracy. Thinking there's evidence in the Internal Affairs offices that might clear him, he takes everyone in the office hostage and demands that another well-known negotiator be brought in to handle the situation and secretly investigate the conspiracy.
RalphRahal
Feb 8, 2025 · via TMDB
The Negotiator is one of those classic thrillers that still holds up well today. The plot is engaging from the start, throwing you into a tense, high-stakes standoff where trust and deception play a big role. The pacing is solid, though it stretches a bit in parts, but the setup and execution make up for it. F. Gary Gray's direction keeps the tension tight, balancing action and drama without overcomplicating things. The cinematography isn't flashy, but it works well in capturing the claustrophobic feel of the hostage situation, making you feel right there with the characters. What really makes this movie stand out is the acting. Samuel L. Jackson delivers an intense, gripping performance that makes it easy to connect with his character and root for him. Kevin Spacey plays off him perfectly, creating a dynamic where their back-and-forth feels natural and engaging. The supporting cast is strong too, though some characters feel a bit underdeveloped. The script does a good job keeping the dialogue sharp and the tension high, but at times, it leans into familiar tropes that might feel predictable. The score and sound design do their job well, enhancing the mood without being too overpowering. While the soundtrack isn't particularly memorable, the way sound is used to heighten key moments is effective. Overall, The Negotiator is a well-crafted thriller with strong performances and a gripping story. It might not be flawless, but it delivers where it counts, making it an easy movie to rewatch and appreciate.
CinemaSerf
Jul 8, 2022 · via TMDB
Samuel L. Jackson is renowned hostage negotiator "Roman" who is shocked to learn of the murder of his partner. A little further investigation reveals that he had been looking into a multi-million dollar pension fraud. Next thing he knows, "Roman" is being charged with his friend's killing and decides to turn the tables. He goes to the office of the Internal Affairs department, seizes some hostages, barricades himself into the locked office and summons another negotiator "Sabian" (Kevin Spacey) to the scene. What now unfolds is a cleverly crafted detective mystery as the two must overcome their initial professional suspicions of the other, and gradually try to piece together what actually did happen to his pal and to ascertain just who did steal all the cash! It's a good, solid, story this and it's well told with Jackson and Spacey delivering a tale of corruption and mistrust that illustrates just how tough it is to fight back when the very people there to enforce the law are those abusing it. The supporting cast are a bit lacklustre - maybe a bit like an episode of "Hill Street Blues" but it flows well with a tricky denouement that though predictable enough, is quite well executed. It's maybe a bit on the long side, it does take a while to get up an head of steam - but once we get going, it is at the better end of the genre.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Lt. Danny Roman
Kevin Spacey
Lt. Chris Sabian
David Morse
Cdr. Adam Beck
Ron Rifkin
Cdr. Grant Frost
John Spencer
Chief Al Travis
J.T. Walsh
Insp. Terence Niebaum
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Maggie
Paul Giamatti
Rudy
Regina Taylor
Karen Roman
Bruce Beatty
Markus
Michael Cudlitz
Palermo
Carlos Gómez
Eagle
Tim Kelleher
Argento
Dean Norris
Scott
Nestor Serrano
Hellman
Doug Spinuzza
Tonray
Leonard L. Thomas
Allen
Stephen Lee
Farley
Lily Gibson
Omar's Daughter
Lauri Johnson
Chief's Wife
Sabi Dorr
Bartender
Gene Wolande
Morewitz
Rhonda Dotson
Linda Roenick
Jack Shearer
D.A. Young
Donna Ponterotto
Secretary
Michael Shamus Wiles
Taylor
Mik Scriba
Bell
Joey Perillo
Tech #1
Mary Page Keller
Lisa Sabian
Kelsey Mulrooney
Stacy Sabian
Brad Blaisdell
FBI Agent Grey
Bruce Wright
FBI Agent Moran
Robert David Hall
Cale Wangro
Bernard Hocke
Sniper
Rick Scarry
Reporter
McNally Sagal
Reporter
James Blackburn
Camera Man (uncredited)
Tom Bower
Omar (uncredited)
Paul Guilfoyle
Nathan Roenick (uncredited)
Spitfire Brown
Cop (uncredited)
S. Lamar Wilson
HBT Officer (uncredited)
Diann Burns
News Anchor
Mary Ann Childers
News Anchor
Robert Jordan
Reporter
Jay Levine
Reporter
Guy Van Swearingen
Officer
Jack McLaughlin-Gray
Priest
Steven Maines
TAC Officer
Ricardo Thurmond
Swat Officer
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Ray Conchado
Grip
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Mary Ann Schmidt
Stand In
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Billy D. Lucas
Stunts
Carl Paoli
Stunts
Charlie Picerni
Stunts
Cliff Fleming
Stunts
Erik Cord
Stunts
Jeff Imada
Stunts
John C. Meier
Stunts
Kenny Endoso
Stunts
Linda Perlin
Stunts
Mic Rodgers
Stunts
Randy Walker
Stunts
Rick LeFevour
Stunts
Troy Brown
Stunts
F. Gary Gray
Director
David R. Ellis
Second Unit Director
Tony Ciccone
Additional Editing
Barbara Harris
ADR Voice Casting
David Nicksay
Executive Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
David Hoberman
Producer
Graeme Revell
Music
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Russell Williams II
Production Sound Mixer
Doug Hemphill
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Paul Massey
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Mark P. Stoeckinger
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James DeMonaco
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Mississippi Burning
In the Heat of the Night
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Thelma & Louise
Laura
Malcolm X
Let the Right One In
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The Manchurian Candidate
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Once the Killing Starts
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Sicario
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Queen Margot
Kiss Me Deadly
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The Unknown Woman
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Bullitt
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Blood of My Blood
Cock and Bull
Julius Caesar
Escape from New York
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