Nowhere to Run

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Poor Rosanna Arquette ended up in this Van Damme potboiler about an escaped convict who moves onto the farm of a widow (Arquette) and her two kids. Stuff happens: a cop who likes her gets jealous and beats up the Muscles from Brussels (but only after handcuffing him), there's a fire in the barn, bad guys are trying to drive her away, etc. The story was first developed by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct) and the late director Richard Marquand (Eye of the Needle). Eszterhas wrote the script, but who knows what direction this story was originally going? Van Damme's best film is still Timecop, and this is a long way from the quality of that. --Tom Keogh

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Best Van Damme Movie Ever!.......2005-01-05

Well first of all I never really liked Van Damme's movies, well it's not so much that I didn't like them but it was pretty much the same thing over and over again...he would beat up people. However, this movie had a different story line. It wasn't only an action movie, but a drama as well. I think that he did a great job potraying the character and he really took on the role of the "father" for the little boy. I think he did a great job with that, since when you looked at him, you could tell that he wanted to be part of that family. I think he should do more movies like this, and it is definetely worth seeing/buying...you'll enjoy it :). So don't wait any longer, BUY it. Oh and this one isn't only for guys...my mom saw it with me and she enjoyed it as well. I believe females will enjoy this one as well.

BEST DAMME MOVIE EVER!!!!!!.......2004-04-15

This was such a well made movie and i don't understand why JCVD doesn't do more movies like this! They made JCVD more human than he was in films like Universal Soldier and Bloodsport because he was not the "i will kick your ass any day" guy. He was the "i will kick your ass to protect this family" guy. It also had an ending that the others didn't, but i won't spoil it for you. I love this movie, JCVD's best work!

THIS IS KINDA DUMB.......2004-01-21

A CONVICT [VAN DAMME] ON HIS WAY TO JAIL, ESCAPES WITH THE HELP OF HIS BEST FRIEND. SOON, HE MEETS A WOMAN [ROSANNA ARQUETTE] AND HE TRYS TO HELP SAVE HER LAND. THIS MOVIE DEFINITELY DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH EXCITEMENT AND IT SEEMS TO RUN OUT OF STEAM PRETTY EARLY. MOST OF THE ACTION IS BORING TO WATCH AND THE STORY IS WEAK. DIEHARD FANS OF VAN DAMME SHOULD LIKE THIS A LOT. OTHERS, BEWARE.

Only Thing Van Damme Made Worth Mentioning.......2003-10-08

Since the 90's Van Damme's career has gone from bad to worse. Because of his limited acting he joined the ranks of Stallone and Schwarzenneger as an action hero. After over a decade of making plotless films, Nowhere to Run is the only film Van Damme should list on his resume. For the first time fans could take him seriously and it was refreshing not seeing him in mid air balancing a plane on one foot and a horse on the other. This is a good, uncomplicated film for movie buffs, Van Damme fans especially. Though a lot of them won't appreciate the lack of superficial action. Van Damme finally did something right when he took part in this movie. Unfortunately he followed this film up with a long list of wrongs that killed his career.

Only one reason.......2003-08-06

I bought a copy of NTR for one reason and one reason only: a single scene near the beginning, prominently featuring Rosanna Arquette. This was the same reason I bought a copy of "The Wrong Man", starring John Lithgow and - Rosanna Arquette. Discretion prevents my explaining further. Other than the scene already mentioned, I found the movie pretty worthless.

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Van-Damme

Knock Off / Nowhere to Run
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Rosanna Arquette , Kieran Culkin , Ted Levine , and Tiffany Taubman
Director: Robert Harmon , and Hark Tsui
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00000K3TR
Release Date: 1999-10-05

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Knock Off
Having based so much of his career on the films from the region, Jean Claude Van Damme heads to Hong Kong itself for Knock Off. Set in the 72 hours running up to the British handover to China (and released a mere year after the actual event), the film's action centers around the colony's thriving bootleg business, tied in with a rather convoluted plot concerning the CIA, Russian Mafia, and an attempt to hold the United States ransom through covert attacks. The opening section unwisely tries Van Damme's hand at knockabout humor with partner Rob Schneider but merely proves that the star is severely lacking the sort of humorous touch that Arnold Schwarzenegger has so successfully utilized. Once Knock Off descends into more familiar Van Damme territory, the film--and its leading man--are on surer ground. There are a good deal of spectacular fight sequences, some amazing stunts, and a feisty female sparring partner in the form of Lela Rochen. Even the always-reliable Paul Sorvino pops up. Director Tsui Hark hits upon some interesting and initially invigorating visual effects but soon overdoes them, actually highlighting the lack of decent story rather than enhancing it. There is an incredible film to be made about this period in history but this isn't it. Knock Off is merely another undemanding, high-kicking, high-octane vehicle for Van Damme. --Phil Udell

Nowhere to Run
Poor Rosanna Arquette ended up in this Van Damme potboiler about an escaped convict who moves onto the farm of a widow (Arquette) and her two kids. Stuff happens: a cop who likes her gets jealous and beats up the Muscles from Brussels (but only after handcuffing him), there's a fire in the barn, bad guys are trying to drive her away, etc. The story was first developed by screenwriter Joe Eszterhas (Basic Instinct) and the late director Richard Marquand (Eye of the Needle). Eszterhas wrote the script, but who knows what direction this story was originally going? Van Damme's best film is still Timecop, and this is a long way from the quality of that. --Tom Keogh

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Van-Damme.......2001-07-16

Well the movie NoWhere To Run is an awsome movie but hear you also get the movie Knockoff which is a really good action packed movie I definently recomend this Double Feature.

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Eden's Bowy - Nowhere to Run (Vol. 3)
Starring: Eden's Bowy
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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ASIN: B00009YXB2
Release Date: 2003-08-26

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At last, the quest is complete! The journey is over! They've found the princess! Or have they? When Yorn and his companions finally reach Rubeed, Yorn's mother has vanished. In fact, the whole town's deserted-but not for long. Yulgaha orders an army into the city with one goal: capture the princess and kill anyone who gets in the way. The assassins from Yanuess rush to join the fun. Giant claymen, hordes of soldiers-the battle is on! Will our heroes get caught in the crossfire? Elisis is back, but can even her alter ego Seeda save them this time? Will the old man's bag of tricks finally come up empty? And will Yorn stop gawking at the cool guns long enough to dodge the bullets? Contains four complete episodes.

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Best Van Damme Movie Ever!
BEST DAMME MOVIE EVER!!!!!!
THIS IS KINDA DUMB
Only Thing Van Damme Made Worth Mentioning
Only one reason

Nowhere to Run [Region 2]
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Rosanna Arquette , Kieran Culkin , Ted Levine , and Tiffany Taubman
Director: Robert Harmon
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ASIN: B00004CYIT

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Customer Reviews:

Best Van Damme Movie Ever!.......2005-01-05

BEST DAMME MOVIE EVER!!!!!!.......2004-04-15

THIS IS KINDA DUMB.......2004-01-21

Only Thing Van Damme Made Worth Mentioning.......2003-10-08

Only one reason.......2003-08-06

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Nowhere cinema

Nowhere to Run 10 Movie Pack
Starring: Michael York , Rutger Hauer , Ann Margret , Omar Sharif , and David Soul
Director: James A. Brooks
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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ASIN: B00006LPBJ
Release Date: 2002-10-29

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Nowhere cinema.......2007-06-23

NOWHERE TO RUN 10 MOVIE PACK features 20 well-known actors in 10 little-known crime dramas. In fact, there's one here so obscure NOBODY'S ever heard of it! You want "rare"? These babies are "bloody rare"! Not for the big-time blockbuster, bloated budget, oscar-nominated film crowd. These are humble little movies, with much to be humble about...

A similar BRENTWOOD DVD set is FATAL FORCE 10 MOVIE PACK. This collection even includes a film called "Nowhere Fast." Must be a trend...

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The following alphabetized program list provides viewer poll data (on a 1 to 10 scale), country of origin (if other than USA), years of release and most the notable actors for each film.

(4.1) Beyond Justice (Italy-1992) - Rutger Hauer/Carol Alt/Omar Sharif/Elliott Gould
(3.5) C.C. and Company (1970) - Joe Namath/Ann Margret/William Smith
(4.7) Criminal Desire ("Lovers and Liars") (1998) - Michael York/David Faustino/David Carradine (in support)
(???) Deadly Reckoning (19??) - Frank Zagarino/Matthias Hues/Robert Vaughn (in support)
(2.6) Dr. Ice (1996) - Debra Ahmed/Tina Aldridge/Nicole Anderson/James A. Brooks (minor role)
(5.5) Hustling (TV-1975) - Lee Remick/Monte Markham/Jill Clayburgh/Burt Young/Howard Hesseman (bit part)
(6.2) Little Ladies Of The Night (TV-1977) - David Soul/Louis Gossett Jr./Carolyn Jones/Kathleen Quinlan/Vic Tayback
(1.7) Loanshark (1999) - Sabrina Bertaccini/Charles Santore/Mark Schrier
(1.9) Massacre (1985) - David Heavener/Daniel Tang/Hwee Ling Lee
Midnight Cop (W Germany-1988) - Morgan Fairchild/Frank Stallone/Michael York

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Nowhere to Run [Region 2]
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Rosanna Arquette , Kieran Culkin , Ted Levine , and Tiffany Taubman
Director: Robert Harmon
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004VXXG

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