Kiss of Death

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Ernie K @ErnieK Mar 18 This didn't do well when released but should have; good acting, real tension, and a compelling story line hold your interest. Now, in comparison I prefer the 1947 original, but this one is fine too. See more Matt L @Mattliptak Jan 14 Kiss of Death (1995) is a solid throwback to gritty ’90s crime thrillers, elevated by an unexpectedly deep and talented cast. David Caruso anchors the film with a restrained, grounded performance that gives the story real weight, while Nicolas Cage is perfectly unhinged as the villain, stealing every scene with his chaotic intensity. Add in strong supporting turns from Samuel L. Jackson, Stanley Tucci, Katherine Erbe, Helen Hunt, and Michael Rapaport, and you have a lineup that far exceeds what most crime remakes of the era ever delivered. The film moves well, keeps its tension intact, and delivers that dark, urban atmosphere that defined mid-’90s studio thrillers. The only real misstep is the background score, which feels overly dramatic and often clashes with the raw tone of the story, at times pulling you out of scenes that should feel far more natural. Not flawless, but carried by a powerhouse ensemble and anchored by two lead performances that make it well worth revisiting. See more colleen Apr 19 tight noir thriller shot entirely on location in nyc area mid-20th century. exceptional performance by richard widmark as criminal sociopath and solid turn by victor mature as the complex criminal with a heart yearning for a moral high ground in an unjust world. beautfully shot, tight and tense. top notch noir. See more Michael V @RT01374702 03/31/2024 Kiss of Death is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed and produced by Barbet Schroeder 🍿 It's ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I'd recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 S Jimmy Kilmartin is an ex-con trying to stay clean and raise a family. When his cousin Ronnie causes him to take a fall for driving an illegal transport of stolen cars, Detective Calvin Hart is injured and Jimmy lands back in prison. In exchange for an early release, he is asked to help bring down a local crime boss named 'Little Junior' Brown. However, he's also sent undercover by Detective Hart to work with Little Junior and infiltrate his operations. As soon as Little Junior kills an undercover Federal agent with Jimmy watching, the unscrupulous DA and the Feds further complicate his life. See more Steve D @RT35616104 02/18/2023 Caruso isn't good enough to make it work. See more 01/13/2022 How I never came across this little gem with an all star cast before now is beyond me and can only assume I missed this by just a few years. This film felt pure 90s and reminded me of the predictable plots and cliche over acting that punctuated many of the action thrillers from that era. Where this film stood out though is with the cast, which was one of the best you'll see from that decade featuring names like Helen Hunt, Tucci, Caruso, Samuel L. Jackson, Rappaport, Rhames, Kathryn Erbe, Kevin Corrigan, Philip Baker Hall, and Anne Meara. The MVP however goes hands down to Nicolas Cage who gave an even more unhinged performance than we are normally treated to, taking on the role of Little Junior Brown. Cage was either decked out in an all white tracksuit or white jeans with white tank top, and conducted his business out of a strip club called "Baby Cakes", exhibiting an explosive temperament that appeared to fluctuate by the second, all while serving up banger line after banger line of dialogue. This wasn't a great movie but was still a lot fun if you go in knowing what to expect. The rating would likely be even lower if it was watched with 100% seriousness. 5.5/10 Samuel L. Jackson Binge: It isn't often Jackson will play the most grounded and morally admirable role in a film but with a cast starring David Caruso, Stanley Tucci, and Nic Cage among others, he actually came off as the most quietly reserved here. No one comes to watch Samuel L. Jackson play the straight man though so this role likely won't be too memorable aside from the scene in which he is introduced. *SLJ January #3 See more Read all reviews

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