The title was so unfamiliar I actually had to look up the term in the dictionary. When I did, I wondered why Sean was so particular about some film cast members he was asked to service. Often he claimed to have been hired as a cameraman, when obviously he was expected to double as a fluffer.
Michael Cunio's performance as Sam seemed a bit tentative, as though the actor had limited experience (or training). He was nice looking enough to fit the bill, though merely adequate in terms of his character work.
It was Scott Gurney who first seemed like just a type-casted hunk to play beefcake Johnny. He looked like someone who'd spent as much time at the gym as in the theater profession. As the film progressed, however, it became apparent that this was no ordinary body builder. A further review of his resume revealed a most accomplished artist. His list of credits included extensive work as actor, producer, director, writer, and technical crewman. He also was a football champ, Calvin Klein model and TV reality series host. Gurney deserved the star billing in this film he was afforded, and he acquitted himself exceedingly well.
Roxanne Day turned in a sensitive performance as Johhny's girlfriend Julie, and the entire cast worked very well indeed.
The film's weakness was Co-director Writer Wash West's screenplay, particularly the last section. When murder was introduced and his antiheroes crossed the southern border, it seems Mr. West himself ran out of steam. The ending was weak, thus lessening the film as a whole. Admittedly, West had a problem wrapping up his characters and plot, and he did his best; however, that wasn't quite good enough.
Richard Glatzner's co-direction was serviceable, and one can see where the film gained some acclaim at the 2001 Berlin and Toronto International Film Festivals.
Michael Cunio's performance as Sam seemed a bit tentative, as though the actor had limited experience (or training). He was nice looking enough to fit the bill, though merely adequate in terms of his character work.
It was Scott Gurney who first seemed like just a type-casted hunk to play beefcake Johnny. He looked like someone who'd spent as much time at the gym as in the theater profession. As the film progressed, however, it became apparent that this was no ordinary body builder. A further review of his resume revealed a most accomplished artist. His list of credits included extensive work as actor, producer, director, writer, and technical crewman. He also was a football champ, Calvin Klein model and TV reality series host. Gurney deserved the star billing in this film he was afforded, and he acquitted himself exceedingly well.
Roxanne Day turned in a sensitive performance as Johhny's girlfriend Julie, and the entire cast worked very well indeed.
The film's weakness was Co-director Writer Wash West's screenplay, particularly the last section. When murder was introduced and his antiheroes crossed the southern border, it seems Mr. West himself ran out of steam. The ending was weak, thus lessening the film as a whole. Admittedly, West had a problem wrapping up his characters and plot, and he did his best; however, that wasn't quite good enough.
Richard Glatzner's co-direction was serviceable, and one can see where the film gained some acclaim at the 2001 Berlin and Toronto International Film Festivals.