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Counterstrike (2003)
Released By: LionsGate Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: LionsGate Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Jerry London
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Rob Estes, Joe Lando, Rachel Blakely, Marie Matiko, Carmen Duncan, Christoopher Lawford
Published ID: 371934
UPC: 658149817128,
Plot: A summit meeting between the American president and the Chinese premier, held in secret on the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth 2 somewhere on the high seas, is rudely interrupted when the ship is hijacked by Taiwanese extremists. Fully prepared to nuke the vessel and spark a world war to get the point across, the terrorists cannot be stopped by traditional peacekeeping methods. It is up to a pair of long-estranged brothers, ATF agent Vince Kellogg (Joe Lando) and Secret Service operative Thomas Kellogg (Rob Estes), to secretly parachute onto the deck of the QE2 and save the world from annihilation -- with a little help from the ship's plucky (and drop-dead gorgeous) security head, Brittany Cooper (Rachel Blakely). Also appearing are Marie Matiko as Maggie Chang, a terrorist posing as a martial arts movie star, and Christopher Lawford, son of actor and former J.F.K. intimate Peter Lawford, ironically cast as the American vice president. Originally filmed as Attack on the Queen (the title of the novel on which it was based), Counterstrike first aired March 2, 2003, on the TBS superstation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Nighttime action and fun!!
Added 2/19/2005

Good nighttime action movie for watching with the wife on the living room sofa. Has a smooth mix of action, suspense, intrigue and romance which makes for a fun night at home.. The plot has a nice mix which keeps your attention throughout the whole film.. Very enjoyable!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS -
Added 11/14/2004

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie even with the breaks --
I have to laugh as the only reason I purchased the movie was because of Joe Lando.
I have enjoyed his acting and this is the 3rd one of his that I have purchased [outside of Dr. Quinn].

This is not a high powered movie but the plot was understandable and the action not impossible and the characters seemed realistic.

Just good entertainment -- what more can you ask for on a Sat. night.

4 out of 4 people found this helpful.
BROTHERLY LOVE
Added 9/28/2004

It seems like the lovely and talented Rachel Blakely has a serious fan club out there, based on the other reviews. She is a stunning presence, and is very good in her role. COUNTERSTRIKE is a made for TBS movie, and overall, is well done, and tense. Rob Estes and Joe Lando are believable as brothers; they even look alike. Estes plays Thomas, an ATF agent, who is feeling guilt over the accidental climbing death of his brother. Lando is secret service agent Vince, who has a difficult time dealing with his brother. They end up on a cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II, which houses the female President of the US (a relatively cold presence, unfortunately), and the President of China who are going to make a peace conference aboard the ship. Enter a "patriot" (actually terrorist) group who plans to sabotage the ship, get the nuclear briefcase from China, and blow up the ship. Marie Matiko joins the ever growing list of Asian assassins who causes problems for our heroes.
COUNTERSTRIKE is an enjoyable film, and my only real complaint in that the transfer to DVD doesn't compensate well for the commercial breaks. But at least there aren't any commercials!

4 out of 5 people found this helpful.
Rachel Blakely Shines in this Film
Added 10/16/2003

Rachel Blakely, star of "Neighbours, "Tales of the South Seas" and "The Lost World" brings many wonderful moments of charm, grace and action to this entertaining film.
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
Rachel Blakely does it again!
Added 10/16/2003

This is a very enjoyable action/adventure story. It takes place on a cruise liner where two powers of state hold a sumit meeting to talk over peace negotiations. Terrorists take over the ship and hold everyone hostage. Rachel Blakely shines as a British officer who kicks some serious terrorist butt and helps to save the passengers of the endangered ship.
5 out of 6 people found this helpful.
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