This movie is rather loosely connected to TV show with Steve McQueen (the main hero is supposed to be a grandson of McQueen's character ), so if you're a fan of the TV show don't expect too much. Otherwise you might be disappointed. It's funny because I would love to see a TV show based on this movie. Oh well.
This one of those rare movies where Rutger Hauer plays a hero not the villain . It was made during the same when Stallone made his own action/thriller – "Cobra " . It is in the B-Movie range. After the 9/11 this movie feels very up-to-date. The terrorists here get what they deserve.
Rutger Hauer is charismatic as Nick Randall , yet he gives he's character a depth that is not often seen in this kind of movies. Gene Simmons is quite effective as a cold-blooded Islamic extremist Malak Al Rahim. He looks sinister and acts so. They have a decent support from Robert Guillaume ( CIA officer Walker ) , William Russ (sergeant Danny Quintz ) and Jerry Hardin (incompetent CIA leader Lipton ).
Nick Randall is quite cool character . He wears black leather jackets , plays on harmonica and drives a enormous truck. Not too mention he has his own Batcave – empty huge warehouse with lots of guns , motorcycles and electronics . He even has what may be the first car GPS seen on a movie screen .He's essentially an loner and an outlaw who makes a living by supporting the law . Isn't that cool ? In a way he's Batman only with gun and without the costume.
I really like the music made by Joseph Renzetti . The harmonica solo during the ending credits is quite beautiful . There are also two great songs : "Live bait " by Delaney Bramlett (during the opening credits) and " Doncha know that " by Simon Stokes ( when Nick is in his hideout).Both were also composed by Renzetti .
"Wanted dead or alive" has some good 80's atmosphere and un-PC moments. The pacing is good. The low budget is sometimes a problem . The movie looks bad in some places. Some dialogues aren't bad , some are uninteresting. The body count is low and the violence is really nasty, so the movie feels like a real life not overblown Hollywood action movie. "WDOA" has a decent story. The ending is quite memorable, unexpected, satisfying and also a bit sad too. Quite un-Hollywood type of ending . Reminded me of a 70's movie type of ending. The line " F*** the bonus" is one of my favourite lines in movie history.
I give it 5/10. Nothing really special , but decent enough and fun overall movie. Hauer had better and worse movies than this.
This one of those rare movies where Rutger Hauer plays a hero not the villain . It was made during the same when Stallone made his own action/thriller – "Cobra " . It is in the B-Movie range. After the 9/11 this movie feels very up-to-date. The terrorists here get what they deserve.
Rutger Hauer is charismatic as Nick Randall , yet he gives he's character a depth that is not often seen in this kind of movies. Gene Simmons is quite effective as a cold-blooded Islamic extremist Malak Al Rahim. He looks sinister and acts so. They have a decent support from Robert Guillaume ( CIA officer Walker ) , William Russ (sergeant Danny Quintz ) and Jerry Hardin (incompetent CIA leader Lipton ).
Nick Randall is quite cool character . He wears black leather jackets , plays on harmonica and drives a enormous truck. Not too mention he has his own Batcave – empty huge warehouse with lots of guns , motorcycles and electronics . He even has what may be the first car GPS seen on a movie screen .He's essentially an loner and an outlaw who makes a living by supporting the law . Isn't that cool ? In a way he's Batman only with gun and without the costume.
I really like the music made by Joseph Renzetti . The harmonica solo during the ending credits is quite beautiful . There are also two great songs : "Live bait " by Delaney Bramlett (during the opening credits) and " Doncha know that " by Simon Stokes ( when Nick is in his hideout).Both were also composed by Renzetti .
"Wanted dead or alive" has some good 80's atmosphere and un-PC moments. The pacing is good. The low budget is sometimes a problem . The movie looks bad in some places. Some dialogues aren't bad , some are uninteresting. The body count is low and the violence is really nasty, so the movie feels like a real life not overblown Hollywood action movie. "WDOA" has a decent story. The ending is quite memorable, unexpected, satisfying and also a bit sad too. Quite un-Hollywood type of ending . Reminded me of a 70's movie type of ending. The line " F*** the bonus" is one of my favourite lines in movie history.
I give it 5/10. Nothing really special , but decent enough and fun overall movie. Hauer had better and worse movies than this.