Drop Zone 4K 1994

During the hijacking of an airplane at 30,000 feet, a witness in a very important case goes missing. The investigation of the “escape from Boeing 747” takes an unexpected turn when it becomes clear that the kidnappers were professional skydivers, as no one else could have survived jumping out of the airliner at a great height. However, for the hero Wesley Snipes there are no unsolvable problems, and he will solve this difficult case, heading to the local club “Skydiving”.

The picture directed by John Badham reminds something of Kathryn Bigilow's “On the Crest of the Wave”, with the only difference that in the latter was beautifully described and shown the life of professional surfers, sliding on the waves, and here we have before us the world of skydivers, dissecting the sky. These reckless, slightly crazy people rarely accept anyone into their company, and some won't even talk to you if you're not one of them.

Its lesser known counterpart may not reach the level of Kathryn Bigelow's movie, but what unites these pictures is the sense of freedom that the characters get, whether it's a few minutes while the jump lasts or while they're riding the waves. Who knows, but these are the kind of movies that sometimes encourage you to take up one or another kind of extreme recreation-sports.

And let “Drop Zone” does not pretend to be a classic film, but the director uses many classic techniques inherent in action movies of that time. There and the usual seizure of the plane at the beginning of the movie, valenki policemen, nothing to help the brave team of parachutists, who are the only ones who can stop the villains, plus the classic final battle, when neither the good hero Wesley Snipes, nor the main villain Gary Busey has no bullets.

The budget of the picture is big for the early 90's and it is not surprising, as it is imbued with beautiful and spectacular aerial shots and stunts. Stunt aerobatics, especially team jumps, look very bright and spectacular, which once again proves that skydiving is a beautiful and breathtaking type of extreme recreation.

Diluted with good humor, a good supporting cast, good staging and a dynamic soundtrack, “Drop Zone” didn't get the attention it deserved in its time, but for all that, it's a good and memorable film.