The Chase

Jack Hammond, a man who has just earned a life sentence, breaks free and hits the city on the run. His plan is simple yet reckless: hijack a stranger's car and disappear into traffic, dragging a frightened young woman along for the ride. The kidnapped woman, Natalie Voss, is the daughter of one of the state's richest magnates, and she has no idea what she's getting into until they are already on the move. What follows is less a traditional chase than a televised pandemonium as every camera in town rolls the moment the pursuit erupts. Police, TV crews, and curious bystanders chase the action through streets, bridges, and freeways.

Directed by Adam Rifkin, The Chase 1994 is built around an original screenplay with Charlie Sheen as Jackson Hammond and Kristy Swanson as Natalie Voss. The production carried a budget of 26 million dollars and mixed action with comedy.

Reception highlighted the movie's brisk pacing and its blend of action, crime and comedy. Critics noted the setup offers a satirical edge about how media and law enforcement collide in a world of constant surveillance, while the performances keep things lively. Sheen brings a pragmatic wit to Hammond, and Swanson counters with stubborn resolve that helps keep the hostage dynamic from tipping into mere caricature. Henry Rollins adds grit as the lead chase car driver, and the supporting cast keeps the ride moving through a string of public street set pieces, humor and peril intertwining at a nimble tempo.

The Chase did not score major awards or nominations on the prestigious circuits. It remains a minor entry in 90s action comedy catalog, notable mainly for its cast and Rifkin's director persona. While it may not have sparked award buzz, the film has a certain rough charm that fans of offbeat genre movies can appreciate.