Run-of-the-mill action movie with thrills , intrigue , exciting situations, nudism and some gruesome scenes of violence ; being based on an idea by John Carpenter concerning the theft of a new jet-powered car and its involvement in a FBI investigation . It deals with Sam Quint (Tommy Lee Jones) , he's a previous robber hired by the FBI to steal a computer disk which contains incriminating evidence against a powerful corporation . After stealing the disk, Quint is chased by Marvin Ringer (Lee Ving). At the same time, a prototype car called the Black Moon, is being tested in the desert by Earl Windom (Richard Jaeckel). Quint and Windom later cross paths at a gas station , where Quint hides the disk in the back bumper of the Black Moon . Along the way , Quint is threatened by FBI agent Johnson (Bubba Smith) and while a group of auto thieves , led by Nina (Linda Hamilton), steals the fantastic car . There's a darker side to Sam Quint. Steal from him and you'll find out... From the mind of John Carpenter comes the towering adventure that thunders across Los Angeles and explodes 30 stories above it!
In the film there is non-stop action , breathtaking pursuits , suspense , thrills , impressive leaps between two buildings , and a little bit of violence . Solid interpretations and steady action enhance the routine effort , though the material is mostly pedestrian . Resulting to be a hackneyed but entertaining film with ups and downs . From the beginning to finish the frantic action-packed and fast-moving are continued and that's why it turns out to be fun enough . It's a so-so picture , the only redeeming point of this little car theft number is its occasional accent on humor . Unfortunately , the lighter moments are few and far between . Here the main attraction is the spectacular prototype automobile called Black Moon which can reach speeds of 325 MPH and runs on tap water. This picture represents one of a handful of films in the seventies starring Tommy Lee Jones playing tough and brave agents , rebels or avengers in which he exacts his assignments by violent and expeditive ways , such as : Eyes of Laura Mars , War Zone : The Park , Rolling Thunder , Jackson County Jail . He's well accompanied by a good cast , such as : Linda Hamilton , Robert Vaughn , Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving , Bubba Smith, William Sanderson, Nick Cassavetes and veteran Keenan Wynn.
It contains an atmospheric and moving musical score by Lalo Schifrin in his usual style . As well as functional and adequate cinematography by Misha Suslov . The motion picture was regularly directed by Harley Cokeliss . This filmmaker is a good artisan directing some decent films such as : Paris Connections , An Angel for May , Warlords of the 21st Century , Dream Demon , That Summer , Black Moon , The Battle of Billy's Pond , Malone , and making episodes of popular series, such as : Dark Knight , The Immortal , Xena and Hercules. Rating : 4.5/10 . Average . The pic will appeal to Tommy Lee Jones and Linda Hamilton enthusiasts . Only for their fans .
In the film there is non-stop action , breathtaking pursuits , suspense , thrills , impressive leaps between two buildings , and a little bit of violence . Solid interpretations and steady action enhance the routine effort , though the material is mostly pedestrian . Resulting to be a hackneyed but entertaining film with ups and downs . From the beginning to finish the frantic action-packed and fast-moving are continued and that's why it turns out to be fun enough . It's a so-so picture , the only redeeming point of this little car theft number is its occasional accent on humor . Unfortunately , the lighter moments are few and far between . Here the main attraction is the spectacular prototype automobile called Black Moon which can reach speeds of 325 MPH and runs on tap water. This picture represents one of a handful of films in the seventies starring Tommy Lee Jones playing tough and brave agents , rebels or avengers in which he exacts his assignments by violent and expeditive ways , such as : Eyes of Laura Mars , War Zone : The Park , Rolling Thunder , Jackson County Jail . He's well accompanied by a good cast , such as : Linda Hamilton , Robert Vaughn , Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving , Bubba Smith, William Sanderson, Nick Cassavetes and veteran Keenan Wynn.
It contains an atmospheric and moving musical score by Lalo Schifrin in his usual style . As well as functional and adequate cinematography by Misha Suslov . The motion picture was regularly directed by Harley Cokeliss . This filmmaker is a good artisan directing some decent films such as : Paris Connections , An Angel for May , Warlords of the 21st Century , Dream Demon , That Summer , Black Moon , The Battle of Billy's Pond , Malone , and making episodes of popular series, such as : Dark Knight , The Immortal , Xena and Hercules. Rating : 4.5/10 . Average . The pic will appeal to Tommy Lee Jones and Linda Hamilton enthusiasts . Only for their fans .