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Why did he do it?

posted 18 years ago by evil-shenanigans-12
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What was Rane's cause? he blew up several airlines but his motives for becoming a terrorist are never revealed. are they?

[–] kca33 18 years ago

When they were young, both he and his sister (Liz Hurley) were mentally tortured by their father who made them sit through back-to-back video showings of Wesley Snipes' other movies. Hijacking this film and out bad-acting Wesley Snipes was their way of getting back at their father.

[–] blitzhard56 15 years ago

When was it revealed that Liz Hurley was Rane's sister?

[–] stevenackerman69 17 years ago

I think he worked for others or something. I'd have to check the film again. He hijacks the plane because he wants to escape, of course.

[–] Independence76 16 years ago

But where would he have landed for a second time?

That was the main plot hole.

[–] stevenackerman69 15 years ago

Probably somewhere outside this country. Of course, he never makes it.

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[–] hipster01cg 15 years ago

im offended that you equate anarchism with wanting to watch the world burn.

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[–] canuckteach 13 years ago

This flick is really lacking in substance, and continuity. Many matters were unexplained, and all characters were cardboard cut-outs, while fight scenes and a volley of f-bombs were offered up to somehow compensate us for the poor writing and inane plot-lines (the list of continuity errors and 'goofs' here at IMDB is extensive).

What did it for me? when this world-renowned terrorist is shooting at Snipes at the Carnival, with no obstructions blocking the path (Snipes is unarmed), and misses every time, amazingly NOT hitting any kids on the merry-go-round. some terrorist - can't shoot straight. and later, Snipes, this security 'expert' is re-boarding the plane for the final showdown and drops his gun on the tarmac! C' mon man...!

:-) canuckteach (--:

[–] oubrioko 12 years ago

But where would he have landed for a second time?

"landed"

[–] DoomMarineid 8 years ago

He was born with a silver spoon up his rear (aristocrat) and both he and his sister were beaten and mentally abused by their father. This drove Rane to become a self-entitled sociopath and he eventually killed his father which brought him some amount of joy, so he went on killing people for his own sick and twisted amusement. He is a lot like the Millennials today that kill their parents then go on a murdering spree.

There is no indication that his associates are anything more than hired thugs. It could have used some more backstory to make their role clearer.