Overall, I go e a mild r dumbs up to Cuba Gooding, Jr. Considering this is his first time directing a film, I put him some slack. The fasting is very good. It was nice for him to give Richard Dreyfuss a role, as he has been pretty much invisible lately. Frank's Potente is terrific as always. The first time I saw her was in the short film "Run Lola Run" (1988). She then got a huge break in "The Bourne Identity" (2002); the first (and best, I think) of all the Jason Bourne series of movies. They were wildly successful. Regardless, this film does work, albeit with some flaws. Much license is taken with the "Russian Mafia" aspect. Still, its worth a watch.
Review of Bayou Caviar
