Well-acted film that showcases the acting talents of Colin Firth & Kevin Bacon. Even though Father Time has caught up with both of these men, they remain very handsome, & sexy, & they both are amazing actors, in their own right. I am very confident that they will both be around for a long time to come, & will have an even larger following than they currently enjoy. This was, indeed, a "whodunnit-type mystery, with a surprise ending, which makes a film worth watching. I mean, who doesn't hate a predictable story? I also viewed it as a love story, that ended in tragedy. It made me think, more than once, "Oh, dear, if only," & I felt great sadness, for two of the characters involved. I want to read the book, now, & I hope that Rupert Holmes will write...or has written...more mysteries for us. Look closely, & you'll recognize the actress who played the "Thai" girl, in "Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason," who befriends Bridget, in jail, & who barters for her red bra. It was good to see Maury Chaykin, in the role of Sally, the Mafioso-type nightclub owner. You'll remember him from "Mouse Hunt," & "Dances With Wolves." This talented character actor should have more roles, or even be offered a role in a TV series. Back to the film: NOT for family viewing, to be sure!! NOT for judgemental-type people, either, nor for the squeamish. It seems to be quite a realistic, believable story, & is worth adding to your DVD collection. Roberta HughesRead full review
This movie was very interesting and bizarre too. It has a dark side to it and the characters are really bad people. They lie and hide the truth. A young woman is found dead in the 1950's in the hotel room where Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth are staying. Now, it's 1972, and a young writer is investigating the death for a story. What she doesn't know is she is about to open a big can of messy worms. The story is a little murky and confusing. There are lots of flashbacks but everything is revealed in the end. I recommend this movie but it's for adults only. There are lots of adult situations, drug references, and nudity in this film.
Great film. I don't see nothing wrong with it. To watch this film you got to be mature about it. Otherwise this film isn't for you. Great performance by Colin Firth.
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See Roger Ebert's review for more details: well-acted modern film noir.
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Another film my sister sent me. Great story, excellent acting, but the girl on girl and boy on boy sex is more than I want to see. After all I do have an imagination. But the premesis of the story was excellent. Good writing begets good films, even if the sex-o-inuendo is a bit much. Max Rainet.
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