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* TropeNamer: Actually, Website Namer would be more accurate; Ain't It Cool News takes its name from this movie.
-->'''Hale:''' You're out of your mind.
-->'''Deakins:''' Yeah. Ain't it cool?
-->'''Hale:''' You're out of your mind.
-->'''Deakins:''' Yeah. Ain't it cool?
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** Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a park ranger!]] Creator/HelenHunt was offered the role, but she turned it down in favour of ''Film/{{Twister}}''. Creator/JenniferAniston and Creator/LaurenHolly were also considered.
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** Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a park ranger!]] ranger! Creator/HelenHunt was offered the role, but she turned it down in favour of ''Film/{{Twister}}''. Creator/JenniferAniston and Creator/LaurenHolly were also considered.
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* SparedByTheCut: Kelly was originally supposed to be killed off earlier in the picture, but when Fox execs saw the dailies and liked his performance, his role was quickly expanded so he could be in the whole movie.
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** Kelly was originally supposed to be killed off earlier in the picture, but when Fox execs saw the dailies and liked his performance, his role was quickly expanded so he could be in the whole movie.
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* This is the only film that critic Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] [[WesternAnimation/FernGully have teamed up]].
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] [[WesternAnimation/FernGully have teamed up]].
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* This is ActorInspiredElement: It was Creator/JohnTravolta's idea to play the only film that critic Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] [[WesternAnimation/FernGully have teamed up]].Deakins character as "bigger than life."
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] [[WesternAnimation/FernGully have teamed up]].
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* CastTheRunnerUp: Creator/JohnTravolta was given the choice of playing either Deakins or Hale. He chose the villain Deakins.
* DyeingForYourArt: Samantha Mathis dyed her hair red for the film.
* NoStuntDouble: Creator/ChristianSlater did almost all of his own stunts. Howie Long did all his own stunts.
* ReleaseDateChange: The film missed its original December 1995 release date when special effects work could not be completed on time. The film was released the following February.
* DyeingForYourArt: Samantha Mathis dyed her hair red for the film.
* NoStuntDouble: Creator/ChristianSlater did almost all of his own stunts. Howie Long did all his own stunts.
* ReleaseDateChange: The film missed its original December 1995 release date when special effects work could not be completed on time. The film was released the following February.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a park ranger!]]
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a parkranger!]]ranger!]] Creator/HelenHunt was offered the role, but she turned it down in favour of ''Film/{{Twister}}''. Creator/JenniferAniston and Creator/LaurenHolly were also considered.
** Creator/JohnWoo originally wanted Hale to die.
** Kelly was originally supposed to be killed off earlier in the picture, but when Fox execs saw the dailies and liked his performance, his role was quickly expanded so he could be in the whole movie.
** Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a park
** Creator/JohnWoo originally wanted Hale to die.
** Kelly was originally supposed to be killed off earlier in the picture, but when Fox execs saw the dailies and liked his performance, his role was quickly expanded so he could be in the whole movie.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/HalleBerry was rejected for the role of Terry because [[WhatAnIdiot the casting people didn't think a black person would be believable as a park ranger!]]
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* This is the only film that critic Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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* This is the only film that critic Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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* This is {{Blooper}}: When Hale wakes up in the only film that critic Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind desert after hearing Ebert's review.being forcefully ejected from the B3, the sun is just coming up. However, when Terry then confronts him, the sun is suddenly high in the sky, making the intercuts jarring.
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* AwesomeDearBoy: Creator/JohnTravolta loved working on this film and often wears a leather flight jacket with his character's B-3 bomber patch prominently stitched on the chest.
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*TropeNamer: Actually, Website Namer would be more accurate; Ain't It Cool News takes its name from this movie.
-->'''Hale:''' You're out of your mind.
-->'''Deakins:''' Yeah. Ain't it cool?
-->'''Hale:''' You're out of your mind.
-->'''Deakins:''' Yeah. Ain't it cool?
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* RetroactiveRecognition:
** Raymond Cruz, who about twelve years later would become known for playing the character Tuco Salamanca in [[Series/BreakingBad Breaking Bad]] and [[Series/BetterCallSaul Better Call Saul]], has a brief, uncredited role towards the end of the film as the soldier describing the effects of the nuke.
** Kurtwood Smith, later known as the dad from [[Series/That70sShow That 70's Show]], plays the Secretary of Defense.
** The late Daniel Von Bargen, best known for playing George's boss Mr. Kruger on [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Seinfeld]], plays a USAF general.
** We also have French Stewart, known for his role as Harry Solomon on [[Series/ThirdRockFromTheSun 3rd Rock from the Sun]], in the brief role of [[TheDanza "Frenchy"]], one of the crewmen attempting to track Deakins' and Hale's stealth bomber.
** Raymond Cruz, who about twelve years later would become known for playing the character Tuco Salamanca in [[Series/BreakingBad Breaking Bad]] and [[Series/BetterCallSaul Better Call Saul]], has a brief, uncredited role towards the end of the film as the soldier describing the effects of the nuke.
** Kurtwood Smith, later known as the dad from [[Series/That70sShow That 70's Show]], plays the Secretary of Defense.
** The late Daniel Von Bargen, best known for playing George's boss Mr. Kruger on [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Seinfeld]], plays a USAF general.
** We also have French Stewart, known for his role as Harry Solomon on [[Series/ThirdRockFromTheSun 3rd Rock from the Sun]], in the brief role of [[TheDanza "Frenchy"]], one of the crewmen attempting to track Deakins' and Hale's stealth bomber.
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] have teamed up.
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] [[WesternAnimation/FernGully have teamed up.up]].
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** We also have French Stewart, known for his role as Harry Solomon on [[Series/ThirdRockFromTheSun 3rd Rock from the Sun]], in the brief role of [[TheDanza "Frenchy"]], one of the crewmen attempting to track Deakins' and Hale's stealth bomber.
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* RetroactiveRecognition:
** Raymond Cruz, who about twelve years later would become known for playing the character Tuco Salamanca in [[Series/BreakingBad Breaking Bad]] and [[Series/BetterCallSaul Better Call Saul]], has a brief, uncredited role towards the end of the film as the soldier describing the effects of the nuke.
** Kurtwood Smith, later known as the dad from [[Series/That70sShow That 70's Show]], plays the Secretary of Defense.
** The late Daniel Von Bargen, best known for playing George's boss Mr. Kruger on [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Seinfeld]], plays a USAF general.
** Raymond Cruz, who about twelve years later would become known for playing the character Tuco Salamanca in [[Series/BreakingBad Breaking Bad]] and [[Series/BetterCallSaul Better Call Saul]], has a brief, uncredited role towards the end of the film as the soldier describing the effects of the nuke.
** Kurtwood Smith, later known as the dad from [[Series/That70sShow That 70's Show]], plays the Secretary of Defense.
** The late Daniel Von Bargen, best known for playing George's boss Mr. Kruger on [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Seinfeld]], plays a USAF general.
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* HeyItsThatGuy
** [[UsefulNotes/NationalFootballLeague NFL]] Hall of Famer Howie Long as a commando.
** [[Film/SuperMarioBros Princess Daisy]] as the heroine.
** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from Series/BreakingBad, has an uncredited appearance as a young military guy in one brief scene.
** [[UsefulNotes/NationalFootballLeague NFL]] Hall of Famer Howie Long as a commando.
** [[Film/SuperMarioBros Princess Daisy]] as the heroine.
** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from Series/BreakingBad, has an uncredited appearance as a young military guy in one brief scene.
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** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from Series/BreakingBad, plays a young military guy in one scene.
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** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from Series/BreakingBad, plays has an uncredited appearance as a young military guy in one brief scene.
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** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from [[Series/BreakingBad]], plays a young military guy in one scene.
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** Raymond Cruz, best known as the insane, murderous drug dealer Tuco from [[Series/BreakingBad]], Series/BreakingBad, plays a young military guy in one scene.
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* This is the only film that critic [[SiskelAndEbert Gene Siskel]] changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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* This is the only film that critic [[SiskelAndEbert Gene Siskel]] Creator/GeneSiskel changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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** [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball Howie Long]] as a commando.
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** [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball [[UsefulNotes/NationalFootballLeague NFL]] Hall of Famer Howie Long]] Long as a commando.
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* ActorAllusion: This isn't the first time that [[Film/PumpUpTheVolume Slater and Mathis]] have teamed up.
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* This is the only film that critic [[SiskelAndEbert Gene Siskel]] changed his vote on. He initially gave it thumbs up, but changed his mind after hearing Ebert's review.
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Shout Outs are NOT Trivia.
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* HeyItsThatGuy - HeyItsThatGuy
** [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball Howie Long]] as a commando.
** [[UsefulNotes/AmericanFootball Howie Long]] as a commando.
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* ShoutOut - After taking down a helicopter with an EMP shockwave, Deak says "I say Goddamn!", a callback to ''Film/PulpFiction''.
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** [[Film/SuperMarioBros Princess Daisy]] as the heroine.
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** [[Film/SuperMarioBros Princess Daisy]] as the heroine.heroine.
* ShoutOut - After taking down a helicopter with an EMP shockwave, Deak says "I say Goddamn!", a callback to ''Film/PulpFiction''.
* ShoutOut - After taking down a helicopter with an EMP shockwave, Deak says "I say Goddamn!", a callback to ''Film/PulpFiction''.
