Bulletproof (1996 film)
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| Directed by | Ernest R. Dickerson |
| Produced by | Bernie Brillstein |
| Screenplay by | Joe Gayton Lewis Colick |
| Story by | Joe Gayton |
| Starring | Damon Wayans Adam Sandler James Caan |
| Music by | Elmer Bernstein |
| Cinematography | Steven Bernstein |
| Editing by | George Folsey Jr. |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 6, 1996 |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $21,162,420 |
Bulletproof is a 1996 American action-comedy film directed by Ernest Dickerson, and starring Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, and Jeep Swenson.[1]
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[edit] Plot
Archie Moses (Adam Sandler) is a small time crook working for drug lord Frank Colton (James Caan). He is unaware that his best friend Rock Keats (Damon Wayans) is an undercover cop, actually named Jack Carter, seeking evidence against Colton. During a raid on Colton's warehouse, Archie accidentally shoots Jack in the head, but he miraculously survives and makes a full recovery with the aid of his physical therapist Dr. Traci Flynn (Kristen Wilson). Archie then flees the state, and is subsequently arrested later. Jack is assigned the task of returning Archie to testify against Colton.
Having been bitter about the accident, Carter harbors resentment against Moses, and problems get escalated since a simple transfer has gone awry when Colton learns through bribed federal agents and Los Angeles Police Department officers of Moses's attempt to testify against Colton. Carter and Moses slowly mend their friendship and are successful in returning back to their local police department. However, Colton apparently holds Flynn hostage, and blackmails Carter into turning Moses over in order to save Flynn. Carter and Moses pretend to comply with Colton and shoot their way through Colton's guards. It is later revealed that Flynn was responsible for leaking Carter and Moses' whereabouts to Colton and was actually on Colton's payroll. Carter manages to distract Colton after Moses gets shot in the shoulder by Colton and after apprehending Flynn and Moses manages to kill Colton. Moses gives the incriminating documents on Colton to Carter before heading to Mexico, with Carter and Moses's mother later accompanying him.
[edit] Cast
- Damon Wayans as Rock Keats/Jack Carter
- Adam Sandler as Archie Moses
- James Caan as Frank Colton
- Kristen Wilson as Traci Flynn
- Jeep Swenson as Bledsoe
- James Farentino as Capt. Jensen
- Bill Nunn as Finch
- Allen Covert as Detective Jones
[edit] Reception
The movie received very negative reviews from critics.[2] It currently holds an 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 38 reviews.
[edit] Box office
Bulletproof grossed $6,014,400 its opening weekend placing it at #1 at the box office.[3] By the end of its theatrical run, it pulled in $21,576,954 domestically, and $1,035,000 from foreign areas for a worldwide total of $22,611,954.[4]
[edit] Soundtrack
A soundtrack containing mostly hip hop and R&B music was released on September 3, 1996 by MCA Records. It reached #85 on the Billboard 200 and #23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
[edit] References
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW Action Film 'Bulletproof' Is Romance Riddled With Holes". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1996-09-06/entertainment/ca-40891_1_adam-sandler-and-damon-wayans. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
- ^ "Rotten Tomatoes - Bulletproof". Critics Reviews. Rotten Tomatoes. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1073161-bulletproof/.
- ^ "Bulletproof Is Tough at the Box Office". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1996-09-09/entertainment/ca-42193_1_bulletproof-million-films. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
- ^ Information on Box Office Mojo
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