Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright (Video 2010)

The story centers on Charlie, a Los Angeles billionaire financial whiz who goes into self-imposed exile in Tijuana after his empire is revealed to have been a Ponzi scheme. While looking ... See full summary »

Director:

R. Ellis Frazier

Writer:

R. Ellis Frazier

Stars:

Aidan Quinn, Andy Garcia, Mario Van Peebles

Cast

Credited cast:
Aidan Quinn	...	Charlie Wright
Andy Garcia	...	Jorge Garza
Mario Van Peebles	...	Agent Hobbs
Danny Pino	...	Gabriel Garza
Claudia Ferri	...	Mary
Luke Goss	...	Damon
Gary Daniels	...	Michaels
Gina Gershon	...	Mariel Garza
Bokeem Woodbine	...	Miller
Jordan Belfi	...	Jimmy
Geoffrey Ross	...	Baines (as Geoffrey G. Ross)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bjørn Alexander	...	Businessperson (as Bjørn Alex Olsen)
Melissa Baldridge	...	FBI Agent
Raymond J. Barry	...	Borlec
Elya Baskin	...	Letvinko

Storyline

The story centers on Charlie, a Los Angeles billionaire financial whiz who goes into self-imposed exile in Tijuana after his empire is revealed to have been a Ponzi scheme. While looking for the woman he abandoned there 25 years before, Charlie is pursued by a Mexican gangster, a federal agent and thugs sent by a former client looking to retrieve his money.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Across the Line

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Project One Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Charlie Wright: My dear Isabel, When a man finds himself at the end of his days He has to take an account of his life He has to be able to live with what he has done If he can find the goodness somewhere If there is a chance to find some kind of redemption Before we leave this earth Then life's moments will have mattered This is the story of failure Of my failure For all of the failures of this life Of my life Fade to nothing Just fleeting moments And as I find my way My exodus from this place I can know that ...

User Reviews

Straight to DVD...

Radio Times said this was a 'busy little crime drama with a Michael Mann feel and an impressive cast.' and awarded a credible 3 stars, so I thought it worth checking out on Sky Movies. It follows, based on a true story, a stockbroking tycoon who's made billions ripping people off and now the Feds and some unhappy and disgruntled people are after him.

So, as this second feature from writer/director from R Ellis Frazer went straight to DVD, what's wrong with it - and is it worth watching?

The cast is certainly good; a grey-bearded Andy Garcia, Aidan Quinn as the unscrupulous billionaire in the title, Mario van Peebles as an FBI agent and Gina Gershon. Oh, and Luke Goss, of course, who actually is OK and now looks much more distinguished than he did with his baby youth looks in band Bros.; tanned, stubbled and with a close- cropped haircut - a more youthful, smoother Jason Statham, if you like.

First things first, this is not an action movie, certainly not at first. It meanders and ponders, with impressive but slow camera-work and music that is sparse and suggestive. It picks up after half an hour as more characters get in on the act of hunting down Mr Wright. The story itself is quite difficult to follow, not helped by its un-rushed feel. It made me lose interest in what was going on at times and it often changed scenes and characters at the drop of a hat.

The landscapes of Mexico looked evocative enough which helped it roll along but overall, it was all a bit too ponderous and needed tightening up. The lack of any urgency made it more Sunday afternoon than Friday night viewing and whilst I would say it was 'OK', I wouldn't buy the DVD, or recommend it too highly, either. The performances are generally good, but forgettable, as are the people they play.