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: Most reviewers agree that the film is "elevated" by its cast. Nicolas Cage is often highlighted for his "wonderful" and quirky performance, while Jackson is noted for reading his lines well despite the script's limitations.
: Official digital releases on platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video typically include English SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). Amos & Andrew subtitles English
(1993) is a satirical comedy that attempts to address racial profiling and police incompetence through the lens of a farcical hostage situation. Critics generally view it as a "misguided" but occasionally funny film that benefits significantly from the chemistry between its leads, Samuel L. Jackson and Nicolas Cage. Plot Summary : Most reviewers agree that the film is
: Recent assessments of the Blu-ray release describe the picture and audio as "passable" but dated, noting that the image could use a modern scan and the two-channel audio mix lacks depth. Subtitles & Availability (1993) is a satirical comedy that attempts to
: physical releases generally offer English subtitles, though some older budget versions may lack them. Where to Watch
: While some find the satire "bold" and "hilarious", others like Roger Ebert felt the humor was "undermined by the sadness of the basic situation," making it difficult to laugh at the central premise of racial profiling.
The story follows Andrew Sterling (Jackson), a wealthy Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who purchases a vacation home on a wealthy New England island. On his first night, neighbors mistake him for a burglar and call the police. After realized they've accidentally fired upon a famous man, the local Police Chief (Dabney Coleman) attempts a cover-up by framing a petty criminal, Amos Odell (Cage), as a hostage-taker to justify the police response.