Critic Reviews
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positive
7(24%)
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18(62%)
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75
It succeeds because of the frenzied, kinetic direction by Mike Newell, one of the most interesting big-hit directors.
75
Takes viewers into a unique world. It's not just about air traffic controllers. It's about controllers in a specific place and from a specific social background.
75
An entertaining takeoff and a high-altitude ride eventually runs into some bumpy weather and a clumsy landing in Mike Newell's new comedy.
75
The movie is worth seeing, for the good stuff. I'm recommending it because of the performances and the details in the air-traffic control center.
70
Almost always a pleasure to watch. Pushing Tin is, essentially, a western -- Cusack really is the fastest gun in the West.
63
Uneven but fitfully entertaining.
63
One of the most discouraging things about many big studio movies is the way they waste resources, mainly talent and money. Pushing Tin manages to waste an excellent cast, a glossy production and what initially seems to be a bright, funny script. [23 April 1999, Friday, p.A]
60
Newell's ensemble timing and breezily sardonic style make it work better than might be expected.
60
It's an intriguing film, one of the year's most interesting, but involving as much of it is, it leaves an unsatisfied taste when it's over.
60
A mess, but for the most part it's a fascinating mess. It helps that it boasts great acting all around--not just from Cusack, Thornton, and Jolie, but also from Cate Blanchett
