No level hood gets out of jail and goes to collect some money owed. The guy who owes him won’t pay him because he messed up getting arrested. He’s offered his money if he agrees to kill a woman who has become a thorn in the boss’s side. In need of money, he agrees to do it. However when he meets the woman he can’t do it and is soon talked into robbing the men who want her dead.
This bittersweet humor tinged noir is a small gem of a film. While the film is probably too long at 118 minutes, the film still holds out attention thanks to the performances of the cast. Carrie Coons is great as the femme fatale of the tale. I complete understand why she is starting to show up everywhere. The real revelation is Shea Wingham as the doomed man. From first frame to last he grabs your attention and breaks your heart. He’s a man never in control and sliding toward his future. This is as good a performance as you will see all year. What kills me is the fact that this is probably better than most of the Oscar contenders but it’s not going to go anywhere because there isn’t a budget to push him for an Oscar.
On this very busy week at the movies (45 films are opening) do yourself a favor and go see this film- or at the very least put the film on your list of ones to track down.
Recommended
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