Ground Control - DVD

KIEFER IS AWESOME AS A CONTROLLER. THIS IS THE BEST ATC MOVIE EVER MADE, MUCH BETTER THAN PUSHING TIN WHICH IS MORE DRAMA. THIS MOVIE IS ALL CONTROLLING.

we enjoyed this movie. it is a MOVIE, not every detail is true to life. it sets a scene, shows characters who are human and who you want to root for, and has a good ending. there are realistic character interactions including jealousies and competition and loyal friendship. Gives a bit of a view into ATC and all that it deals with which brings in the suspense. Not too heavy , not too light. No swearing, no guns, and no sex. just good clean entertaining story.

this copy of the movie has missing scenes that the digital version has

This was an exciting movie. You learn to understand what air traffic controllers went through, in those days. I remember it was the job that had the most heart attacks.The acting was wonderful. Very believable. Not only do you have to worry, if the plane is in good shape, and the pilots aren't sociopaths, who may kill everyone ,or they are drunk, you have to worry about the electricity in the tower and if they have the right equipment, storms, narcissist controllers, or guys who may lose it,one day, because of all the pressure.

Well, I am definitely an aviation buff, and what I loved about this movie is getting to hear what goes on in the terminal or ATC center. I think Kiefer was perfectly cast for the movie and does a fantastic job portraying a character that is trying to overcome a really bad past experience, whit the immense pressures that all these ATC controllers go through on every shift. Also, I really liked seeing how an ATC center works and what happens when the tech fails... very entertaining. Loved the small part played by Fonzie as well, he always puts a smile on my face :)

Yes, the liberties taken with how things work in the control tower were plain outta sight. One reviewer referred to "control centers", but I've never seen one. I have been in airport control towers, though, but only because I was invited, and while there may be some tense moments, nobody lets on while they are working the planes. When you're up there, it can be hard enough to understand what's being said without hearing stress. And the guy in the Cessna didn't know what a transponder is? Uh, no - he did not get his license from the FAA or any other accredited entity in some other country. Yeesh. But, all things considered, I did enjoy myself and if you just want to have a fun time, go ahead and watch it. Just keep in mind that it's about as far from real as you can get. Oh, and if you have ever seen "Airplane", watch the hair on the newbie controller as the plot moves along. SPOILER ALERT My jaw only dropped a millimetre or so watching the shenanigans going in that tower until we got to the part where the pilot in the troubled airplane apparently was unaware that he could control the direction of the plane with thrust to the right engines and then the left. Really. And no one in the tower was aware either. Sigh. I was taught to fly straight, without a stick, rudders only, and to change direction in a twin using alternate engine power. It's kinda' like learning to fly 101. Granted, the pilot did need instructions from the tower to maintain the right headings, but then he spots the blazing lights of the runway and is off to the left of center. Sorry, if you're an airline pilot, you have more tricks up your sleeve than McGyver.

My brother accidentally rented this movie on my account because he was visiting and used my computer. I guess that serves me right for not logging out of Amazon. Although, in my defense, I didn't know Amazon was worse than Facebook when it came to keeping you logged in. Anyway, he threw $5 in my bathroom before leaving which was cool of him because it shows he genuinely felt bad for using my account. I think I accidentally lost the $5 though. No idea how, it's not that long of a walk from my bathroom to my bedroom but I can't find it anymore. Maybe someone else picked it up from my bathroom (because I really don't remember grabbing it) or maybe I already spent it on some useless thing that had no obvious impact on my life but cost me $5. Who knows. All I know is that this movie is on my credit card statement, I can't find $5, and Amazon keeps emailing me to rate this movie.

One of the most poorly written, least believable films I have ever seen. Everyone is a caricature, not a person. The new female controller is absolutely clueless, the young ace controller is swagger personified, and the bureaucrats are... well, bureaucrats. Bad weather, electrical problems, and extra traffic set up the controllers for failure. Speaking of failure, shouldn't they have a backup for something as important as the radio system? First the computer breaks and is repaired, then the radio breaks and is repaired, then the radar... don't they ever do maintenance? Kiefer Sutherland is not known for subtle acting, and in this film he is true to form. His character gets flashbacks always at exactly the wrong times. Everyone's acting is so even and lame that If it wasn't for the music we wouldn't know what was happening. Not funny or suspenseful: just Stupid, Stupid, Stupid.

I order this because of a vague memory of enjoying it years ago. It was in perfect order, lived up to expectations s and was delivered on time.

Eine DvD .Was soll man dazu sonst sagen.Alles so wie es sein soll.

it shows the stress that air controllers have and their personal feelings when a disaster happens.

Bien reçu

I bought this film as I think Kiefer is a great actor and after reading the reviews thought this must be worth watching. I must admit I found it rather boring and although there are some big names in it, I've seen much better films with Kiefer. I was rather pleased that it only cost me £2. I think if you are into planes and control rooms then this could be for you.