I borrowed the copy of unlawful entry which was bought from Amzon.com by David S Caleb. I watched and later found amazon.com to run out of stock and went over to videoflicks to make a purchase before items sold out fast. The story is basically about a cop going to a house to fit security alarm for the family which resulted in the cop whom is mentally unstable, seduces the wife of actor Kurt Russell. This seducing action looks more real with the camerawork having 'this type' or 'black and white face' indication on it. I am not going to talk too much before it is pointless to watch. This is one of the best film/movie to watch so far and is recommended to those whom are interested in this genre of DVD film/movie. What a cop anyway...hey give me a ten men....:-)

Review by:


(Dr)Ang Poon Kah
Rogue university Professor certificate
PhD (Prof) in political science from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in Neuroscience from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in Technology from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in Security System from Cambridge University and NUS
PhD (Prof) in Computer from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in film from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in Business from Cambridge University and NUS.
PhD (Prof) in Electronics Engineering from Cambridge University and NUS.
Bachelor degree in computer studies from Techco University
Zakkers film director
imagine entertainment for film/movie for the Da Vinci Code.

This is a great movie with excellent acting. The DVD itself does not have a lot of extras, but who cares this movie is the type that you can watch over and over even though you know what happens in the end. This DVD is a must have for anyone that loves to watch movies.

This - along with Breakdown - are two of the best thrillers. This also stars Ray Liotta who is fantastic in almost everything he acts in. He is a cop who comes to Madeline Stowe and Kurt Russells house after a break in. He becomes obsessed with Madeline Stowe and weaves his way into their lives. When Kurt gets the picture of what is going on, there is almost nothing he can do, because with Ray being a cop, it can be hard to prove that he's a bad guy. How can you report this guy to the police? What do you do when there's almost nothing else to do? This is a great movie and any thriller fan has got to see this. It's soooooooo good.

The formula isn't knew but when it's well done it still works. Such is the case of "Unlawful Entry", an interesting and compelling thriller which isn't the best in its genre but it doesn't disappoint either. Michael Carr (Kurt Russell) is in the nightclub development business and is that kind of person who's used to get everything he desires, easily. That's the way he perhaps got his wife, Karen (Madeleine Stowe), who used to work as a waitress in one of Michael's previous clubs and now teaches young kids.

Everything was going just nice until one day their house is broken into and the cops who came for the aftermath should never have come there in the first place, for the sake of this young couple. Ray Liotta is perfect for the role of a deranged cop who is obsessed with something's he shouldn't long for. And Russell does a good job of being the man in the middle. Stowe is hot as hell in this movie which perhaps helps the viewer understand Liotta's point of view.

The protector turned predator is, like I said before, nothing new on the screen but Liotta can take it to the next level. There are hints of "Fatal Atraction" and "Cape Fear" sprinkled throughout and I mean that as a compliment, not a complaint. "Unlawful Entry" is entertaining, not overlong and I had the feeling of time well spent when I got to the end of it. Just don't expect many twists, turns and surprises, alright?

This movie is about a couple who suffers a dramatic breakin by a typical thief and when they call the police, right away one of the police officers of the two, seems a little too nice and too good to be true. He offers advice and offers the couple (kurt russell and madeline stowe) a top of the line security company for installation for their house. This cop (Liotta) soon becomes even more obsessed with Mrs. Carr (Stowe) and just can't help but show his interest in her. He catches the thief (who broke into their house and put a knife to her throat before bolting,) and Liotta displays a rodney king type brutality to impress Mr. Carr, and basically gives him permission to beat him up. After seeing the look in liotta's eyes after assaulting the thief, he doesn't want anything to do with him. Of course he realizes how hard it is to get rid of him. He starts stalking the couple, first harassment then ripping off their credit cards, messing with computers at the PD so that Mr. Carr is forced to pay unpaid phony parking tickets, and messing up Mr. Carr's business connections. It's an intense thriller about a loose cannon sociopathic cop who ends up going way too far with his obsession and fantasies about a life with a beautiful married woman he will never have.

glad I saw this

3 words

scary, shocking, powerful story/movie

see this one
it will amaze you from start to end
and go to show you what happens when you get away with too much and think you'll have no repercussions. many lessons were learned from watching this movie. I really enjoy it more and more every time I view it on my player for dvds.

I love this movie. It has action, drama and suspense. A real nail biter to say the least. However the main reason to see this film is because of Ray Liotta. The man is fantastic in his role as a cop turned psychotic. He is a brilliant actor and although Kurt Russell is just O.K. Madeline Stowe adds beauty and sex appeal to the movie. If you haven't seen this movie yet, I suggest that you do and see for yourself how wonderful Ray Liotta is in this role. A great actor who is highly underrated.

theres greatness and nuttyness and sexiness to this movie. great performances by the leads,especially Russell and Liotta, man they bash heads in this one and Liotta is surprisingly scary. and Stowe barring in that one scene when Liotta walks in on this is great

to chris in new zealand,madeline stowe wallows ??you must be from mars,madeline stowe carries the film she's the most realistic actress iv'e ever watched,i felt like i was in danger
a superb film and fine performances all round

This movie has all the right elements, and creates one entertaining and suspenseful movie! Ray Liotta was just remarkable in this movie, and those interesting eyes of his makes you think you are looking into the pools of insanity! The movie is so suspenseful, I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the conclusion... which didn't let me down for a second. This is one excellent movie, and I highly recommend it.

1992's Unlawful Entry is simply brilliant.The three main characters here are developed very well,with Kurt Russell putting in a rock solid performance.Madeline Stowe was perhaps not the best choice here for the pursued wife,she wallows a bit in the demands of her role,but Ray Liotta simply shines as the unbalanced police officer.
The movie relies heavily on dialogue to create the tension but never feels overdone and there are enough action scenes to dissipate any labouring moments.
The storyline is wholly believable,things like this probably happen every day somewhere in the world,but it still holds it's own as pure escapism.The premise is simple enough;a couple meet a seemingly nice police officer after a break in and they become friends.But the officer is not all he seems.
Underneath it all it is the classic tale of mens territorial pre-disposition,and it could have been told in a chauvanistic and gratuitous way,but thankfully this thriller has an almost sentimental feel to it.I highly recommend this movie,which,although it is now ten years old,still ranks up there with the likes of Breakdown,Panic Room and Single White Female.

This is a very suspenseful film that is probably Kurt Russell's best & most believeable performances, the film begins with Russell as a self-employed business man who it seems works out of his home putting deals together, Madelyn Stowe is perfect as Russell's wife, & they live a pretty normal life in the L.A. suburbs, then a theif breaks in & holds Stowe hostage with a knife after Russell has a confrontation with him, the man escapes & Russell & Stowe do what any couple would do, call the police & report the incident, Ray Liotta(fresh off GOODFELLAS) is seen here a one of two cops who show up to take the report, it is clear that he is smitten with Stowe & soon befreinds them, at one point him & Russell become close in that Liotta surprises Russell by catching the man who broke into the home, Russell, still angry about the incident is given a chance for payback courtesy of Liotta, but refuses when Liotta gives him the go-ahead for beating the guy, Liotta instead does the deed & Russell senses that Liotta is not all there & decides to cut all ties with him, this is where the worst in Liotta comes out, we discover that he is a loose cannon that even his partner knows but does little to intervine, until Liotta threatens Russell, Liotta messes with Russell in many ways, such as messing with his credit cards, his business deals, & even at one point intruding on him & Stowe as they have sex, he even sets Russell up for a drug bust as a way to get to Stowe, soon Russell is making bail & it is a race against time as he must save his wife from Liotta who at this point is obsessingly deranged, (...)Liotta performance is chilling & one of his best so far.

kurt russell and madeline stowe play a normal husband and wife when suddenly there house is broken into by a theif. so they call the police played by ray liotta and his partner. and as soon as madeline stowe comes down the stairs and ray liotta looks at her that way you can tell he has problems. so ray liotta starts following them around all over and wants the wife so he frames kurt russell and puts him in jail so that ray liotta can be with madeline stowe. but when kurt gets out it will be a showdown between him and ray. rated r for strong violence,language,sexuality and nudity.

This movie brings it all: suspense,action,romance and chills! Ray Liotta is amazing as a nice guy cop who slowly falls apart and becomes a delusional lunatic that is obsessed with his newly found freinds wife .Madeline Stowe is great as a bored houswife that falls for Liottas creepy charm despite the warnings of her somewhat helpless but revenge drivin husband played by Kurt Russell who also turns is a heartfelt performance.It all comes to an intense and action packed climax at the end. Liotta steals the show with his uncanny ability to be a warm & charming freind one minute and an ice cold & diabolical killer the next.

This is the Kind of film that is.. Just.. There. (Get what I'm saying.. No.. Neither do I) It isn't really an Action Movie, or a real Thriller, or a real Drama, it Certainly isn't a Comedy; and though I Love the 3 Priciple Performers, I Cannot Recommend the film, not even to their Die Hard Fans.

Kurt Russel and Madeline Stowe Star as the Terrorised Two-some, while Ray Liotta Co-stars as the Terroriser. All three give somewhat Bored, Lifeless performances. Liotta especially, his Psycho here is the Polar Opposite to his Psycho in "Turbulence" while Kurt's lead is Far from the Nervous Husband in "Breakdown". Madeline comes off Best, but like the Males, she has played this role Many times before, and with more Assured Performances.

What the film Does have going for it is it's Climax, the Actors come to life a little and we get a Satisfactory Conclusion. The Whole Film is Satisfactory when you think about it, (3 stars equals satisfactory) but I wanted.. Neigh.. Deserve More than that. I suppose seeing Russel and Liotta Face Off is worth the Rental Fee though

Johnathon Kaplan's Directing and Pacing leave a lot to be Desired, as does the Screenplay which takes a Far while to get Going, and doesn't reall go anywhere. Like I said before, It Looks like a Thriller, It Sounds like a Thriller, but it Just Doesn't Thrill.

What I Suggest Genre fans do is see the Richard Gere film "Internal Affairs" instead, it has a Similar, but Superior Storyline and Much Better Performances and Directing.

Superb, ultra-tense movie! Liotta's character and his portrayal are great... I laughed with him and cheered for him all the way :). He'd make a great friend for life! :)

This was one of the first Ray Liotta movies I ever saw. He was excellent, his character was phony & evil (like usual)lol, but he's such a great actor, (not to mention he's from New Jersey: like ME)! He is also quite a HUNK! lol, Kurt Russell was excellent and gorgeous too! Madeline Stowe was very good too. I don't recomend this for young teens, there are some sickening parts! I saw it on a pay channel, years ago, it's a GREAT movie,get it, you won't be disapointed.

when i sat down to watch this movie, I had no idea what to expect, at age 12, it was my first R rated film...I loved it..it was a twisted, edge of the seat thrill ride and I have watched it countless times since...the climax is suspenseful and thrilling and the film will have you glued to your seat...a great little film...

I saw this one in the theater. It was done very well. I would call it a thriller. Ray Liotta plays a very evil person and his character is very convincing.

this film for the most part has pretty typical COp CLiche Hollywood stories.Kurt Russell is just not Convincing at all.MadeLeine Stowe really doesn't add anything aside from her beauty.but Ray Liotta despite being Scum through out this film is the only reasong to watch it.