There are several kinds of movies that I like, but they almost all have one thing in common: they have something special to offer. In this case it is the way the story was brought to the audience. The story is told over and over again, each time from the perspective of a different character. The fact that the story is told over and over again in isn't new. If you know the German movie 'Lola Rennt', than you've seen it before. The main difference between these two movies is that this time the story remains the same and the characters change, while in the German movie it was exactly the opposite of that.
It starts with Simon Baines who wants to go to Las Vegas with his friends, but who normally has to work in a 24-hour grocery store. His colleague Ronna takes over his shift, when two guys, named Adam and Zack, walk in asking to score some dope from Simon. Because Simon isn't around anymore Ronna decides to sell them some drugs herself and asks her friends Claire and Mannie to help her buying some stuff from the local drug dealer Todd Gains. But the drug deal was set up by a narcotics agent called Burke who forced Adam and Zack to cooperate. Ronna soon finds out something is wrong and flushes the drugs trough the toilet. Normally she would return it to the drug dealer, but because she hasn't got it anymore she has to try to fool him with phony drugs. In the mean time Simon's adventures with his best friend Marcus hit an unfortunate turn during a trip to a strip club in Las Vegas and Adam and Zack end up spending Christmas Eve with Burke and his wife Irene before being able to drive to a rave, where Ronna is dealing some more "drugs". When they arrive at the rave, the guys accidentally hit Ronna with their car and leave her for dead. Nearby, Mannie nearly gets an overdose and Claire gets more friendly with a vengeful Todd who is now looking for Ronna.
At first I didn't like this movie all too much, mainly because I didn't see the reason why so many information was left out. It didn't make too much sense really. But I gave it a chance and watched it completely and only then I fully understood the story. Even though it has some flaws, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I loved the way the story was told and the good combination of humor and crime. All in all this is a movie that is worth more than just a watch. I loved it and give it an 8/10.
It starts with Simon Baines who wants to go to Las Vegas with his friends, but who normally has to work in a 24-hour grocery store. His colleague Ronna takes over his shift, when two guys, named Adam and Zack, walk in asking to score some dope from Simon. Because Simon isn't around anymore Ronna decides to sell them some drugs herself and asks her friends Claire and Mannie to help her buying some stuff from the local drug dealer Todd Gains. But the drug deal was set up by a narcotics agent called Burke who forced Adam and Zack to cooperate. Ronna soon finds out something is wrong and flushes the drugs trough the toilet. Normally she would return it to the drug dealer, but because she hasn't got it anymore she has to try to fool him with phony drugs. In the mean time Simon's adventures with his best friend Marcus hit an unfortunate turn during a trip to a strip club in Las Vegas and Adam and Zack end up spending Christmas Eve with Burke and his wife Irene before being able to drive to a rave, where Ronna is dealing some more "drugs". When they arrive at the rave, the guys accidentally hit Ronna with their car and leave her for dead. Nearby, Mannie nearly gets an overdose and Claire gets more friendly with a vengeful Todd who is now looking for Ronna.
At first I didn't like this movie all too much, mainly because I didn't see the reason why so many information was left out. It didn't make too much sense really. But I gave it a chance and watched it completely and only then I fully understood the story. Even though it has some flaws, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I loved the way the story was told and the good combination of humor and crime. All in all this is a movie that is worth more than just a watch. I loved it and give it an 8/10.