This is one of those movies that is infamous for being released during Stallone's lacklustre years. It's not an action movie by any means and you enjoy it more if you go in with the right representation of what it is. This is a black, black, black comedy/satire that actually has some genuinely funny moments but you really have to see this humor for what it is. The chemistry of the main cast leaves something to be desired but the plot line is so silly that it works for this. It's also known for being the last role of Anthony Quinn although it's a very small role. Sylvester Stallone plays a role for wit and charm instead of brute strength and as an enormous fan of his, I can appreciate this role he's trying. It's a little more depth than what you might get from some of his other action roles but not something you'd go out of your way to see him play. I've never been a huge fan of Madeline Stowe but she plays her role decently enough and her and Stallone have average chemistry at best. Stowe on her own though has some really corny dialog and gets most of the satirical comedy on her shoulders and she does that well enough. The film is quite slow which would turn some people off but for an average film it's still worth watching especially if you're a fan of Stallone's or Stowe's as both of them have some great moments throughout the movie. 6/10
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