Michael is on his way to Wyoming in a vintage Cadillac, where he's been promised a good steady job. But before reaching his destination, he finds himself in the town of Red Rock, where he's mistaken for a hired assassin by Wayne, a bartender plotting to kill his wife. Wayne flaunts a lucrative offer in Michael's face, which the .. Read more
| Starring | Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, Timothy Carhart |
|---|---|
| Director | John Dahl |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
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Michael is on his way to Wyoming in a vintage Cadillac, where he's been promised a good steady job. But before reaching his destination, he finds himself in the town of Red Rock, where he's mistaken for a hired assassin by Wayne, a bartender plotting to kill his wife. Wayne flaunts a lucrative offer in Michael's face, which the down-and-out Michael can't resist; he accepts the money and goes along with the plan. Michael meets Wayne's wife face-to-face, but when she doubles the original offer, Michael leaves town. Just to be on the safe side, however, he leaves the sheriff a note explaining everything.
On the road again, he crashes into another motorist. When the police arrive, Michael discovers Wayne is the local sheriff. Before it's all over, he's got to clear his name, come up with the money, and get out of Red Rock, which is a lot harder than it sounds. John Dahl's noir black comedy is an absolute joy to watch.
| Starring | Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle, Timothy Carhart, J.T. Walsh |
|---|---|
| Director | John Dahl |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 34 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Dubbed | Italian, Russian, Spanish |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish |
| Released | DVD: not available Production year: 1992 |
| Format | DVD |
The Last Seduction was the film that finally made people stand up and take notice of director John Dahl, but this film noir thriller is almost its equal. Nicolas Cage, this time in a non-comic variation on his innocent dupe persona, is the hapless drifter who is mistaken for a hitman by JT Walsh and sent to murder Walsh's wife (Lara Flynn Boyle). Things go from bad to worse when the real assassin (the demonic Dennis Hopper) turns up. The plot twists and turns deliciously, and Dahl's deft direction strikes a clever balance between knowing humour and genuine suspense. The performances are almost uniformly good, with only Boyle's unconvincing femme fatale letting the side down.
"...A terrifically enjoyable, smartly acted, over-the-top thriller....[Cage] gives the film an intelligent edge....This clever little film is a real find..."
Red Rock West is a roller-coaster ride of a film, designed for those who like their thrillers spiced with the unexpected. Red Rock West will likely surprise any viewer -- in more ways than one.
I thought this film was brilliant. I love Nicolas Cage and he didn't let me down in this great keep you on your toes movie. I would recommend it.