There are some films that begin in a visually alluring way which you hope will fully immerse you. In the first portion of the film, the visual splendor of Cozumel and the Caribbean along with Larry Carlton's guitar are a promising combination to merit a look. You'd also think that a great cast with actors such as Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges and James Woods would be a no brainer in deciding whether to buy a ticket or not. I'd say it's worth half of the ticket price.
Although it seems that the film will develop into some big mystery, it clumsily turns into another 80s blackmail con affair that's void of any true urgency, danger or excitement. Although it's not a complete misfire, it feels all over the place and clumsily written. As mentioned, the soundtrack and cinematography are great, but the story is a bit all over the place and the character interaction is strange.
If you're a fan of slow cookers and don't mind visually appealing 80s films with flawed screenplays, then I'd give it a try. There is a bit of a Miami Vice flair, which I happen to like, but all in all the film seems to lose direction and simply feels uneven and underwhelming.
Although it seems that the film will develop into some big mystery, it clumsily turns into another 80s blackmail con affair that's void of any true urgency, danger or excitement. Although it's not a complete misfire, it feels all over the place and clumsily written. As mentioned, the soundtrack and cinematography are great, but the story is a bit all over the place and the character interaction is strange.
If you're a fan of slow cookers and don't mind visually appealing 80s films with flawed screenplays, then I'd give it a try. There is a bit of a Miami Vice flair, which I happen to like, but all in all the film seems to lose direction and simply feels uneven and underwhelming.
