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• Surging excitement and one-man heroics fuel this powerful action thriller from the director of The Fugitive and Under Siege. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a fireman whose wife and child are killed in a terrorist bombing and who obsessively tracks the mastermind (Cliff Curtis) behind it, from Los Angeles to Colombia to Washington, DC. The fanatic plans to strike again in Washington?but how? When? Whe

When his wife and child are killed in a bombing by a terrorist known as "the Wolf," Los Angeles firefighter Arnold Schwarzenegger decides to take matters into his own hands and get the culprit after the government offers little help. Arnold sets out for Colombia and encounters drug plantation worker John Leguizamo and expatriate Canadian mechanic John Turturro during his adventures in trying to track down "El Lobo." With Cliff Curtis, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri. 109 min. Standard and Widescreen ! (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; additional scenes; documentaries; DVD-ROM content; theatrical trailer.Arnold Schwarzenegger's loyal fans get what they want in this routine but rousing revenge thriller, which pits the aging action star against a Colombian guerrilla terrorist. Schwarzenegger plays a Los Angeles fireman who witnesses the killing of his wife and young son, caused by the terrorist's bombing in a crowded L.A. pavilion. Despite intense scrutiny by FBI and CIA officials, Arnie infiltrates the terrorist's remote jungle compound, enlists the aid of the villain's seemingly trustworthy wife (Francesca Neri), and plots to foil another bombing in Washington, D.C. Director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) maintains adequate plausibility even when Schwarzenegger's survival grows absurdly unlikely, and lively roles for John Turturro and John Leguizamo add welcomed spice to! the movie's impressive display of military ordnance. Despite ! its form ulaic plot and Arnold's advancing seniority, Collateral Damage still manages to pack an entertaining punch. --Jeff Shannon Through all their adventures, the bond of the Sisterhood has remained steadfast and unshakeable. But for the first time, the Sisterhood verges on falling apart when the ladies have to choose between two difficult assignments. The first job guarantees a huge paycheck; the second offers a presidential pardon - and a chance to finally emerge from hiding.For the sake of their union, the gals put aside their differences and focus on a new mission. A mysterious Washington, D.C. political operative needs them to track down a computer hacker who has stolen a highly classified list of fundraisers' names. With a presidential election looming, the girls soon realise that the job is a lot more dangerous than they had anticipated. Will their client come through with his promise? And can the ladies stop fighting - and stay alive - long enough to see it h! appen?When his wife and child are killed in terrorist bombing, L.A. firefighter Arnold Schwarzenegger decides to take matters into his own hands and get the culprit after the government offers little help, in "Collateral Damage." With John Leguizamo, John Turturro, Cliff Curtis, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri. And, in the powerhouse actioner "Eraser," Arnold is a no-nonsense government agent who "wipes out" the pasts of federal witnesses. When a woman working for aa powerful arms company decides to blow the whistle on her associates' dirty dealings, Arnold protects her--and uncovers a deadly conspiracy in the process. With Vanessa L. Williams, James Caan and Robert Pastorelli. 3 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.This Time, The Sisterhood Might Be Their Own Worst Enemies. . .

Through all their adventures, the bond of the Sisterhood has remained steadfast and unshakeable. But for the first time, the Sisterhood verges on fallin! g apart when the ladies have to choose between two difficult a! ssignmen ts. The first job guarantees a huge paycheck; the second offers a presidential pardon--and a chance to finally emerge from hiding.

For the sake of their union, the gals put aside their differences and focus on a new mission. A mysterious Washington, D.C. political operative needs them to track down a computer hacker who has stolen a highly classified list of fundraisers' names. With a presidential election looming, the girls soon realize the job is a lot more dangerous than they had anticipated. Will their client come through with his promise? And can the ladies stop fighting--and stay alive--long enough to see it happen?

Praise for Fern Michaels and her Sisterhood novels. . .

"Revenge is a dish best served with cloth napkins and floral centerpieces. . .fast-paced. . .puts poetic justice first."--Publishers Weekly on Payback

"An unforgettable story."--Rendezvous on Weekend Warriors

This Time, The! Sisterhood Might Be Their Own Worst Enemies. . .

Through all their adventures, the bond of the Sisterhood has remained steadfast and unshakeable. But for the first time, the Sisterhood verges on falling apart when the ladies have to choose between two difficult assignments. The first job guarantees a huge paycheck; the second offers a presidential pardon--and a chance to finally emerge from hiding.

For the sake of their union, the gals put aside their differences and focus on a new mission. A mysterious Washington, D.C. political operative needs them to track down a computer hacker who has stolen a highly classified list of fundraisers' names. With a presidential election looming, the girls soon realize the job is a lot more dangerous than they had anticipated. Will their client come through with his promise? And can the ladies stop fighting--and stay alive--long enough to see it happen?

Praise for Fern Michaels and her Sisterhood novels.! . .

"Revenge is a dish best served with cloth! napkins and floral centerpieces. . .fast-paced. . .puts poetic justice first."--Publishers Weekly on Payback

"An unforgettable story."--Rendezvous on Weekend Warriors

Let a terrorist take her? Not over his dead body and damned soul…

 

Surging excitement and one-man heroics fuel this powerful action thriller from the director of The Fugitive and Under Siege. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a fireman whose wife and child are killed in a terrorist bombing! and who obsessively tracks the mastermind (Cliff Curtis) behi! nd it, f rom Los Angeles to Colombia to Washington, DC. The fanatic plans to strike again in Washington…but how? When? Where? In the scramble for answers, one thing is clear: Collateral Damage is a ticking time bomb of suspense.Arnold Schwarzenegger's loyal fans get what they want in this routine but rousing revenge thriller, which pits the aging action star against a Colombian guerrilla terrorist. Schwarzenegger plays a Los Angeles fireman who witnesses the killing of his wife and young son, caused by the terrorist's bombing in a crowded L.A. pavilion. Despite intense scrutiny by FBI and CIA officials, Arnie infiltrates the terrorist's remote jungle compound, enlists the aid of the villain's seemingly trustworthy wife (Francesca Neri), and plots to foil another bombing in Washington, D.C. Director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) maintains adequate plausibility even when Schwarzenegger's survival grows absurdly unlikely, and lively roles for John Turturro and John Leguizamo add ! welcomed spice to the movie's impressive display of military ordnance. Despite its formulaic plot and Arnold's advancing seniority, Collateral Damage still manages to pack an entertaining punch. --Jeff Shannon