Synopsis
Darren McCord, a fire marshal for the Pittsburgh Civic Arena, finds himself in a race against time to save his daughter, the Vice President and a crowded stadium, when terrorists take over an NHL Stanley Cup game.
Scores
Overall Score
63.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
68.4%
Review Aggregate
49.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 61% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, gritty, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
suspensefulgrittyfunnychristmasfamily-friendlyaction-packed
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | 1995 | $2,848,000 | $5,862,000 | (est) |
| Powers Boothe | 1995 | $1,753,000 | $3,609,000 | (est) |
| Raymond J. Barry | 1995 | $1,320,000 | $2,717,000 | (est) |
| Dorian Harewood | 1995 | $1,079,000 | $2,221,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score51.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes38,794
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $20,350,172 | $41,888,772 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $20,350,172 | $41,888,772 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $10,175,086 | $20,944,386 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $29,520,000 | $60,763,936 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $30,414,000 | $62,604,145 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $5,087,543 | $10,472,193 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $75,196,629 | $154,784,660 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $35,000,000 | $72,043,962 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $6,786,000 (est) | $13,968,295 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $3,008,000 | $6,191,664 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $4,670,000 | $9,612,723 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $5,950,000 | $12,247,474 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $55,414,000 | $114,064,118 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $19,782,629 | $40,720,542 |
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