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    Unique ID Code: 0000034484
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 19/5/2002 18:15
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    6 / 10
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    Unexpected turns in a world of frightening darkness
    Certificate: 18
    Running Time: 0 mins
    Retail Price: £19.99
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    Synopsis:
    Detective Rem Macy (Tom Berenger) is a seasoned NYPD officer investigating a murder that will lead him from the dangerous underworld of Chinatown gangs to the most influential movers and shakers at City Hall.

    When the murder victim`s room-mate (Lori Heuring) asks to stay at Macy`s apartment, he thinks she needs protecting, but as he lets her into his heart, it soon becomes obvious that he might be the one in danger. Now she`s got him where she wants him, there`s no stopping her.

    With a compelling performance by Tom Berenger, this high crime drama of murder, corruption, greed, hookers and kinky sex clubs overflows with violent twists and unexpected turns in a world of frightening darkness.

    Special Features:
    Trailer

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

    Directed By:
    J.S. Cardone

    Written By:

    Starring:
    Richard Chevolleau
    Leo Lee
    Soon-Tek Oh
    Barry Newman
    Pamela Gidley
    Lori Heuring
    Tom Berenger

    Casting By:
    Juli-Ann Kay
    Ferne Cassel

    Soundtrack By:
    Tim Jones

    Director of Photography:
    Darko Suvak

    Editor:
    Matthew Ramsey

    Costume Designer:
    Arthur Rowsell

    Production Designer:
    Oleg M. Savytski

    Producer:
    Adam J. Shully
    Carol Kottenbrook
    Scott Einbinder

    Executive Producer:
    J.S. Cardone

    Distributor:
    Columbia / Tristar

    Your Opinions and Comments

    6 / 10
    A dumb and incoherent thriller that has plot holes greater than the hole in the ozone layer.
    The video transfer is ok. There are no compression signs and the picture quality is satisfying.
    The DD 5.1 soundtrack is ok as well, but a bit flat. The surrounds are used occasionally, but the sound envelope isn`t very impressive.
    The menus are still and silent.
    The disk contains no extras at all.
    Bottom line - with a lack of script, pitiful performances, way too much smoking (in almost each and every scene) and a very dull disk, this is one to avoid.
    posted by Zvi Josef on 19/5/2002 18:44
    5 / 10
    Pretty average film, on a pretty poor disc. The print is fine, but we only get 2 trailers in the way of extras. One is for this film, and the other is for another Berenger film. Both trailers are pretty poor. I expected more from such a recent relaease.

    Overall, its nothing special. One for Tom Berenger fans and that's about it really!
    posted by Rich Davies on 16/1/2003 22:53