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Overview
Plot:
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Bleak Weekend At The Box Office (From Studio Briefing. 12 September 2000)
James Caan Struggles For Cash (From WENN. 12 September 2000)
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Off and on, a great film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ryan Phillippe | ... | Mr. Parker | |
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | Mr. Longbaugh | |
| Juliette Lewis | ... | Robin | |
| Taye Diggs | ... | Jeffers | |
| Nicky Katt | ... | Obecks | |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Abner Mercer | |
| Dylan Kussman | ... | Dr. Allen Painter | |
| Scott Wilson | ... | Hale Chidduck | |
| Kristin Lehman | ... | Francesca Chidduck | |
| James Caan | ... | Joe Sarno | |
| Henry Griffin | ... | P. Whipped | |
| Armando Guerrero | ... | Federale #1 (as Mando Guerrero) | |
| Andres Orozco | ... | Federale #2 | |
| Jan Jensen | ... | Receptionist | |
| José Pérez | ... | ? (as Jose Perez) |
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Rated R for strong violence/gore, language and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
119 min | Spain:120 minCountry:
USAColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #37339) | South Korea:18 | Iceland:16 | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:18 | Hong Kong:IIB | Mexico:C | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | Singapore:PG (cut)MOVIEmeter: 
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Christopher McQuarrie had written considerable amount of dialog for Longbaugh's character, however Benicio Del Toro suggested the "less is more" approach and had him cut down his lines. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During a chase, a red car is seen between Parker and Longbaugh's vehicle and Jeffers and Obecks' vehicle. After we see Parker and Longbaugh's vehicle turn down an alley the red car disappears. moreQuotes:
Joe Sarno: Fifteen million dollars is not money. It's a motive with a universal adaptor on it. moreSoundtrack:
How to Make a Margarita moreFAQ
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This film had a lot of great stuff to look for, but unfortunately, it lulled in spots, which is a downer for a type of Tarantino Resovoir Dogs type of flick. Writer and first time director Chris McQuarie has a lot of good things here, but he might want to consider a little editing though. There are, believe it or not, some not needed scenes here (maybe so, maybe not). But, lukcily, some of them are overshadowed by a better than average script and very credible actors: Ryan Phillipe and Benicio Del Torro make a good duo, Juliette Lewis is slutty yet charming in a pregnant role and most notably in one of his best roles, James Caan as a aging hitman who will get villain fans cheering. Exceptional action ending and it's actors almost make up for some boring points in this film and it is worth a look whether it is likeable or not. B+