Fire Birds (1990) movie poster

Fire Birds (1990)

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ThumbScore
👍 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 20% (RT: 8%, MC: 31) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Prime Video
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Director
David Green
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.0/10 (195 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
8%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Nicolas Cage as Jake Preston
Tommy Lee Jones as Brad Little
Sean Young as Billie Lee Guthries
Bryan Kestner as Breaker
Dale Dye as A.K. McNeil
Illana Diamant as Sharon Geller
Marshall R. Teague as Doug Daniels
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 195 votes. Critics scored it lower at 20%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America. Multiple attempts to assault the cartel's mountainous compound have been thwarted by a Scorpion-attack helicopter piloted by a cartel leader, Eric Stoller (Bert Rhine). After having several aircraft shot down, most notably a pair of UH–60 Black Hawks and their AH–1 Cobra escorts, the army turns to the new AH–64 Apache attack helicopter, which can match its enemies' maneuverability and firepower. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Fire Birds is a 1990 action, adventure film directed by David Green. A joint task force operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Army has been formed to dismantle one of the largest drug cartels operating in South America.

Multiple attempts to assault the cartel's mountainous compound have been thwarted by a Scorpion-attack helicopter piloted by a cartel leader, Eric Stoller (Bert Rhine). After having several aircraft shot down, most notably a pair of UH–60 Black Hawks and their AH–1 Cobra escorts, the army turns to the new AH–64 Apache attack helicopter, which can match its enemies' maneuverability and firepower. The film has been rated by 195 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Fire Birds delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Fire Birds (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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