I came into this movie as it was added on DVD to Playboy magazine. At first I didn't know what to expect. There were two options: 1) that it will suck tremendously 2) that it will be one of those movies that no one has heard yet they come out as little pearls waiting to be discovered. Frotunately #2 was the case of this one.Of course I was drawn into it by the cast. I mean Liotta, LaPaglia and Houston couldn't be that mad. Then as the subtitles at the beginning revealed the following cast: Murphy, Ribbisi, Esposito I was sure that "Phoenix" couldn't have been the wrong choice. And it wasn't. I know it's not bringing much new to the topic of dirty cops theme, but it gives a great look at gambling addict. The plot is basically combination of three: 1) addiction (gambling) 2) dirty cops 3) heist
and it is a well crafted combination. There is action, humour, beautiful women:). There are turning points. The screenplay is good so is the cast and it makes one wonder why it didn't get better fate (worldwide cinema distribution etc). Well no need in complaining. We can be happy it just IS. Because it is intelligent and highly entertaining movie.
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and it is a well crafted combination. There is action, humour, beautiful women:). There are turning points. The screenplay is good so is the cast and it makes one wonder why it didn't get better fate (worldwide cinema distribution etc). Well no need in complaining. We can be happy it just IS. Because it is intelligent and highly entertaining movie.
Best regards