Inspired by THE USUAL SUSPECTS, this nihilistic puzzler lacks that film's supple direction but does confound viewer perceptions with its exceedingly jaundiced world view. Under the tutelage of professional smuggler Felix (Tim Curry), a quartet of amateurs pulls off a daring robbery, stealing a Degas sculpture from a Buenos Aires mansion. Unfortunately, Felix's boss, Mr. Ellington (Forrest Whittaker), receives a false tip that his newly acquired statue didn't make it onto the ocean liner that's supposed to deliver it into his hands. Back in New York City, neophyte crooks and life-long friends Julian (Balthazar Getty), Audrey (Olivia Williams), Holly (Stacy Edwards) an...
Released:
2002
Rated:
R
Length:
97 mins