Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jeff Bridges | ... | Jimmy Berg | |
Jon Abrahams | ... | Lenny Burroughs | |
R. Lee Ermey | ... | Mr. Parker | |
Mädchen Amick | ... | Carmen | |
Morris Chestnut | ... | Ray | |
Kerri Randles | ... | Donna | |
Noah Wyle | ... | Seth | |
Henry Rollins | ... | Greg | |
Lombardo Boyar | ... | Zeke | |
Kenny Johnston | ... | Al | |
Peter Greene | ... | Rick | |
Bob Gunton | ... | Steven, Jimmy's Partner | |
Dominic Purcell | ... | Mark | |
Robert Wahlberg | ... | Arnon | |
Brian Goodman | ... | Trevor |
Lenny Burroughs is a struggling auto mechanic who serves as part-time driver for local gangster Rick in order to earn enough to buy his own garage and pay for his upcoming marriage. Unbeknownst to Lenny, his assignment includes kidnapping Jimmy Berg, an important gang kingpin who has robbed rival criminal Trevor Morrison of over $7 million dollars and killed three of his men including the son of Morrison's partner. The plan is for Morrison to trade Berg back to his partner, Steve Wayne, in exchange for the return of his money, a million dollar indemnity, and a percentage of union municipal contracts which are very profitable for the politically savvy Wayne. However, something goes wrong. Rick contradicts Trevor's plans and seems to be following the agenda of an unknown third party by ordering Lenny to a side street instead of the agreed-upon location. When he leaves the van, he's immediately run down by Wayne's men, who execute him gangland style. Fearing he'll be killed too, Lenny ... Written by duke1029@aol.com
is the one word I think sums up this movie. Not much happens. A lot of the story takes place in the back of a van. A get-a-away driver for a thug gets caught up in a mess. He holds another gangster hostage in the back of a van, while the rival gangster's associates wait in cars along the street trying to solve the situation without a big scene. 2 shop owners also play a small role because the van is parked in front of their store. Also, 2 painters who are covering up the windows on a neighboring building play a role. But, you don't find out why their job is key to the story till the end.
FINAL VERDICT: Boring, slow. Even though it is only 90 minutes long, it still seemed a lot longer because there isn't much action. I don't recommend this.