A top notch noir type suspense movie starring Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon and Joe Pantalioni. Stylistically filmed with a thorough script and great acting. Sure there are a few mafia type clichés in the story but the acting, pacing, editing and overall story more than make up for the one or two flaws this film may have.
I think this film has become a sort of cult favorite because of the steamy sex scenes between the two female stars but that is not all this picture has going for it. There is a good suspense story here. Who is telling the truth? Who is lying? Who can be trusted? What will happen next? Tilly and Gershon were both fabulous as Violet and Corky new lovers who scheme to steal money from a powerful mob boss. But it is Pantalioni's over the GED, Cesar, who is my favorite. As he races to figure out what the hell is going on and to keep from getting caught up and killed, he is driven into a desperate frenzy that is great to watch the actor build up to.
Really, this film does not disappoint from beginning to end (which is a bit predictable but still appropriate) and if you like any of the actors, suspense movies and great cinematography then this is a film for you.
Not as violent as most of the newer movies of this genre but still a bit bloody. Not recommend for those who do not like any violence at all.
I think this film has become a sort of cult favorite because of the steamy sex scenes between the two female stars but that is not all this picture has going for it. There is a good suspense story here. Who is telling the truth? Who is lying? Who can be trusted? What will happen next? Tilly and Gershon were both fabulous as Violet and Corky new lovers who scheme to steal money from a powerful mob boss. But it is Pantalioni's over the GED, Cesar, who is my favorite. As he races to figure out what the hell is going on and to keep from getting caught up and killed, he is driven into a desperate frenzy that is great to watch the actor build up to.
Really, this film does not disappoint from beginning to end (which is a bit predictable but still appropriate) and if you like any of the actors, suspense movies and great cinematography then this is a film for you.
Not as violent as most of the newer movies of this genre but still a bit bloody. Not recommend for those who do not like any violence at all.