Bird on a Wire

Buy This Item Bird on a Wire by Universal Studios  Available from Amazon  $7.99  on 11-25-2008     This action-comedy from 1990 makes the critical mistake of trying to mix a potentially suspenseful plot with the kind of humor that Mel Gibson can only get away with in his <i>Lethal Weapon</i> movies. It doesn't work here because the movie's supposed to be a Hitchcockian thriller and Mel's wisecracking--not to mention some implausible plot twists and ridiculous chase scenes--makes it impossible to take any of this movie seriously. It works best as a lightweight vehicle for Gibson and Goldie Hawn, who bring their own established appeal to their roles as old lovers who are reunited under unexpectedly dangerous circumstances. After testifying against some drug-running killers, Mel's been safe under the protection of the FBI's witness relocation program, and Goldie coincidentally enters his life again just as the bad guys are hot on Mel's trail. They join up and go on the run from the villains and well, let's just say director John Badham doesn't have any big surprises up his sleeve. Goldie and Mel are enjoyable, as always, but you'd have to be their biggest fan to watch this movie more than once. <i>--Jeff Shannon</i> Reader Reviews Bird On A Wire DVD Bird On A Wire is about a guy (Mel Gibson) who is in the Witness Relocation Program (WRP)going by the name Billy Ray Bowers, named for both the scoundrels that could have been his Daddy, per his Momma. One day his ex-fiancé ( Goldie Hawn) drives up to the gas station where he is working and tells him to fill `er up, unleaded. Goldie Hawn at 45 still had great legs and takes every opportunity throughout the movie to show them off.. The movie is filled with action and for the ladies even has a shot of Mel Gibson's back-side. Recommended for fans of Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn ( of Laugh-In fame). Gunner February, 2008

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