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Saw this way back in the 80s on a rented VHS. Revisited it recently on a DVD. Quiet cool was an enjoyable film. The action is plentiful, the movie moves quick, offers gunfire and explosions. There's a funny little twist at the end as well. It has 80s written all over it. Bad music, lousy dialogues, bad acting. Plenty of action, gory death scenes n 80s hairstyle. Definitely one time watch for fans of 80s action. Really good action film. The Movie is only 81 minutes and a lot of action is crammed into that. The chase scenes alone make this movie an essential must-see. The highlight is the Motorcycle chase scene man. Ther is this one scene wher our lead actor gets up from sleep in a torn shirt, he picks up a heavy dumbbell, does one rep that too on one arm only. By the way he ain't muscular at all.

Joe Dylanne (James Remar) is a tough NYC plainclothes cop who has always done things his way, but always within the law. He had faith in the judicial system until a family is brutally murdered in cold blood. The only survivor is the son, who left for dead, became a survivalist, living off the land and waiting for the right time to get even with the murderers.

The plot sounds like your average good guys vs. bad guys action movie. While such action movies are a dime a dozen, this movie is different. The story line is simple, straight and to the point! It involves a small quiet town up in the northwest that is under a reign of terror imposed by some ruthless drug dealers with a huge marijuana farm in the middle of a dense forest.

The movie starts with a plea for help from the girlfriend of Joe Dylanne, a tough NYC plainclothes cop.

From that point on, there is not a dull moment in this movie!

The action is non-stop from start to finish. The plot has a few twists and a few surprises and is guaranteed to leave the viewer glued to his chair. The chase scenes alone make this movie an essential must-see.

I agree with Jessica, this movie is pretty bad. I'm surprised anyone took it seriously. Characters are one-dimensional, even the good guys and especially the bad guys. The only merit here is that it's so lame it's funny. Actually for me, there is the added benefit that it was shot in a state park not far from where I live, so seeing some local sights on the big screen is a hoot.

The lead character is a off-duty cop, and makes a big point of lecturing a good guy that vigilante justice is not just a bad idea, it's against the law. Imagine how long that lasts ...

Most of the movie's Northern California characters are blown-dried Hollywood cheese-balls, looking like they've never actually been in a fight. The story line is totally predictable. This film is ripe for a MST-3K lampooning. CAMP value only. I'm pretty forgiving of films in general, but seeing the old positive reviews I had to speak up. This is a dog. I give it a 3 out of 10, and then only for laughs.

We almost have a film here that cease to exist. When you see it, you'll understand how it only made the drive in. We got unconventional cop, (Remar, who usually plays baddies) come to the aid of a girl, who's family are missing. The parents, save for the deathly quiet and reserved son, have been slaughtered. They were witnesses to a big marijuana operation out there in the pines, where there's more than the smell of the forest going down. Remar finally finds the weird brother, who does finally speak, and the two exact justice taking down everyone which leads to an OK corral ending, in a town that hardly exists, you can actually get chili dogs on the menu. There is a surprise to the identity of the infamous head of this operation. Nick Cassavetes, great character actor is a nasty looking piece of work as Valence. This is basically the plot that sells the movie if with need to desperately drag it some to it's 78 minutes. But the truth be known, apart from an exciting action opening, involving Remar chasing down a crook on it's motorbike, and disfiguring a joker's big moustache (should see how angry this gets him) QC is a pretty poor effort.

(1986) Quiet Cool ACTION DRAMA

Co-written and directed by Clay Borris directing a quite tame direct to rental movie flashed with some stunts, centering on a tough cop Joe (James Remar) from NYC asked by an old flame to do a quick check up on her brother who lives in another part of town with a much smaller population. Upon going over there, he's then pursued by a small group of guys trying to protect their secret grow up operation hidden deep into the forest. This town doesn't appear to have any kind of law authority either except for the town's lone security man who seems to be allies with the bad guys too. While I always liked to see action sequences that doesn't require any special effects, I can't get over the fact that this is another one of those convoluted movies where after some of the bad guys are killed by hand made weapons or by a hand gun, the good guys don't pick up the bad guys much more powerful AR guns. Whenever I see that in movies, kills the credibility for the rest of the film.

OK, for those of you who love 80's movies, this is the movie for you. Sure it is ridiculous, but that is the point. This movie has a hilariously awesome plot, an awesome opening scene, its extremely explosive when it needs to be, and its from the 80's. If that description doesn't do it for ya, I don't know what will. If you haven't seen this movie, you really need to. Even if you think you will hate it, this movie needs to be seen by all. This movie is right up there with C.H.U.D., so if you want a laugh or some inspiration, watch this movie. Personally, it is one of my top 20 favorite 80's movies, mainly because of the action in it.

Joe Dylanne is a plain clothes New York cop. When he receives a phone call from an old flame about her family who's gone missing in the woods, he immediately setting out to help, traveling to the northwest woods only to discover that her family has been murdered after accidentally crossing paths with drug dealers and their operation. When Dylanne discovers that her younger brother survived, together with her brother's survivalist skills, they set out to seek revenge on these cold blooded killers in a hunting game of survival.

You know, this was so much better than I was expecting. It's one of those films I came across countless times at the video store as a kid but never gave it a second thought. Digging through my tape collection recently I realized that I had gotten this about a year ago and it's been sitting there all this time. I'm sure it was in one of my obscure 80's action phases and probably also because it was an RCA VHS release, which means it came in one of those sweet side-loader slip cases, which I collect from time to time. So I threw this one recently when I was in an action mood and let me tell you, this is definitely one you'll want to track down.

It's not great by any stretch of the imagination, and doesn't reinvent the genre, but if you're looking for something very 80's, made competently well, and delivers just the right amount of thrills to keep you invested for the long haul, Quiet Cool will deliver the goods. This one offered up a number of surprises for me, the first being that it starred 80's action staple James Remar as the main good guy, which is something you just didn't see very often in his entire career. Sure he's played the good guy a few times, but I had never seen a film where he was the lead, and not playing the villain. So that was a somewhat refreshing surprise. But then I was also surprised to see another baddie regular (and sometime film director), Nick Cassavetes, again playing his usual douche bag villain, barely uttering a word. Mainly just looking mean and badass in his big shoulder padded jacket and mullet. He made this the same year he played another douche baddie in the cult classic favorite The Wraith.

One of the other things that surprised me about this is that I was not expecting this to be a "hunted in the woods" type of film, especially since the film opens in New York, which is a pretty awesome section of the film by the way. But once the film moves to the northwest forest setting, it's where the rest of the film stays and the hunt begins, where it ultimately becomes a predecessor to films like Survival of the Game and The Hunted.

Written and directed by Clay Boris, it's a competently crafted film that carries much more of a professional's touch, looking like a film that would certainly play at your local cinema in the 80's, which combined with how entertaining it is, I'm really surprised that it didn't. Boris has a pretty long career, dating all the way back to the late 70's and still working today, and tackling pretty much ever genre, but with most of his work relegated to TV. Nothing in his filmography immediately stands out as anything I've ever seen or heard of, but at least we have this little gem.

Really, this is a far more entertaining DTV 80's flick than you and I expected it to be, and if you're into these kind of films, I strongly suggest seeking this one out. The long Out Of Print DVD is ridiculously expensive, and honestly, it's not that good to warrant the shelling out of almost $50 for it. I also highly doubt it even comes in widescreen on that OOP DVD. My suggestion is either VHS or Laserdisc. The VHS, oddly enough, is not very common so it might take some good old fashioned hunting on your part to find it, but you'll find it cheap when you do. Same goes for the Laserdisc, which I see more of than the VHS. And trust me when I tell you you're not missing out on anything by watching this the old school way. In fact, I think it adds that little extra spice to the experience.

Quiet Cool is an old school and highly entertaining action/thriller that proves James Remar is just as good playing the good guy as he is being a regular villain. If you're also wondering what Quiet Cool even means, fear not, it's explained in the film.

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Smoldering character actor James Remar stars in this nifty action movie called QUIET COOL, which can be nicknamed BULLIT ON A MOTORCYCLE. Remar plays a tough New York cop named Joe who travels to the Pacific North West to battle sadistic pot growers. With the help of a revenge-minded nature boy (Adam C. Howard), Joe brings the pot-heads down... hard!

This was a pretty good movie. It kind of reminds me of a Steven Seagal movie because of the bad guys in the movie. A cop from New York goes out West to rural California, at the request of his girlfriend. There, he finds her nephew, and the two strike up a friendship. However, they soon run afoul of pot farmers! The two just barely manage to avoid being silenced! James Remar does a good acting job. I like pretty much everything he is in. Some people have criticised the 'camp' in this movie. I didn't find it quite that. This movie is good for an 80's movie. It just strikes the right chord of plot elements for some reason. It is a good in-between compromise that fuses well. There is a surprise ending....

Quiet Cool is not what one would call a quality film. The plot is contrived and often stupid, the characters are pretty one-dimensional, and some of the editing is a bit choppy. However, what the picture lacks in story, character development, and coherency is almost entirely made up for with the presence of great character actor James Remar in the lead. The guy isn't given much of a role to play, just to act tough and look angry, two actions he puts to maximum effect here. Normally stuck in supporting roles, Quiet Cool demonstrates that, had he been given the chance, Remar could have been become a solid action hero icon. It is very easy to seeing his role in Quiet Cool being played by Stallone, Bronson, or Schwarzenegger. It follows the 80s action formula of one man taking on an entire gang of bad guys, with little to no help from anyone else. What separates this particular action-adventure from the likes of Commando and First Blood is the mix of genres. Director/co-writer Clay Borris incorporates a distinct western style not shown in many action pictures of the decade. In addition, Borris also mixes in elements of the buddy genre, the revenge genre, and the cop genre in a way that doesn't seem forced or uneven. Adding to that a couple of decent one liners and some humor, Borris leaves his own stamp on what could have been just a boring, routine story that the audience had seen a hundred times before its release in 1986. This one deserves more attention than it gets. 7/10

My mom loved this movie and I haven't been able to find it until now. This is wonderful.My mom is gone now and I have been looking all over for this. Can you get it on DVD i really hope so? This movie means a lot to me and my family. You have to really watch it to know everything that is going on. Thank you so much for having this movie. I am the happiest girl ever right now. I need a copy of it now so please let me know how to get it.I wish I could watch it right now. I have told my kids about this movie because I know that they would learn things that are in this movie that you should not do or that you need to watch out for. Everybody has got to love this movie because my family does and my mom beyond loved this movie.

James Remar (THE WARRIORS, MORTAL KOMBAT: ANNIHILATION) is Joe Dylanne, a plainclothes NYC cop with a badge...and a robust personality. He always resorts to unconventional methods in order to capture the city's slickest criminals. When Dylanne receives a message from Kate (Daphne Ashbrook), an old sweetheart of his, the news is not as pleasant as he anticipated. Rather, it is an imperative call for help. Dylanne must swing into full action. This cop must travel to a remote location in the Pacific northwest in order to investigate the disappearances of his friend's relatives.

It turns out that most of Kate's relatives have been murdered in cold blood. The only survivor of the slaughter is Joshua (Adam Coleman Howard), an angst-ridden survivalist who explains to Dylanne about a sophisticated plan implicating marijuana plant growers.

Frankly, Joe Dylanne has not exactly received a lot of hospitality after traveling to this small town in Northern California. For starters, hot on his trail is a hot-headed sheriff, Mike Prior (Jared Martin). The bad guys have also placed a premium for Dylanne's head...

After Dylanne loses one of his loved ones to uncontrollable circumstances, vengeance has no fury... Dylanne and Joshua must trespass enemy territory in the name of revenge... Their mission is clear: to extirpate the ones who took the liberty to murder one of their close friends.

QUIET COOL is one of the coolest sleeper hits of the 1980s. It is probably one of the first films to deal with the dangerous phenomenon of marijuana. QUIET COOL has a neat premise. The villains in this movie are not ordinary everyday petty thugs; they are ambitious businessmen who want to make a profit. These people tend to be cunning and vile. In addition, QUIET COOL is one of the first contemporary action films to deliver an anti-drug, anti-smoking message.

Of particular acclamation in this movie belongs to star James Remar. Remar is one hell of an actor. He kind of resembles action hero Steve McQueen. Both actors manage to keep a calm, cool, and collected composure during the most substantial dilemmas. That quality is so rare in today's modern action heroes. Remar captures the stunning, strong essence of Steve McQueen.

Furthermore, the outdoor locations in this movie are exquisitely photographed, capturing the finer aspects of nature. The action scenes are tremendous. The stunts, especially the motorcycle chase through a subway, are well executed. The finale is also incredible with plenty of thrills.

Overall, QUIET COOL is a tough, violent, and remarkably gritty thriller. Just enjoy this film for what it is: A low budget, fun ride. A great cast, a solid plot, and superior action scenes make this film a rightfully knockout hit. QUIET COOL may not succeed as a blockbuster, but it will refresh you if the summer heat outside is too much to handle!

RATING: **1/2 out of ****.

Every once in awhile a total surprise emerges from the depths of VHS mediocrity. "Quiet Cool" is such a movie. The revenge motive is extremely strong, and the heroes are easy to like, along with terrific motorcycle stunts in a lush Northwest forrest. These are only two of the things that make "Quiet Cool" great viewing. The soundtrack is very appropriate, and there is even a "Quiet Cool" theme song. I think that this film is perhaps even better than two other hunted in the woods surprises, "Hunter's Blood" and "Survival Quest." Cudo's to the stunt people in "Quiet Cool", because I couldn't believe the over the cliff scene, which was just unbelievable. I am flat out recommending "Quiet Cool" as something you can wow your friends with. Only problem, it's only available on VHS, but for those who still have a tape player this is "gold" - MERK

I do not understand the previous comments. What is everyone smoking??!! This movie was horrible, and I will mention a couple of things that made this movie the traffic accident it is.

The score on this thing is atrocious! There was bad music when they should have kept quiet, and there was no music where even the bad music would have been welcomed.

And that bar scene??!! Do I even have to comment??!!

I give this a thumbs down and I'll even throw in a vomit bag. Watch at your own risk aaaaand be sure to remember, this was the 80's.