Romeo Is Bleeding Details

Deliriously bonkers, black comedy thriller, that makes little sense but is powered along by a sheer disregard for anything approaching good taste and some wonderfully over-the-top performances. Gary Oldman is the corrupt cop whose life falls apart completely when he encounters psychotic Lena Olin. Don't worry too much about the niceties of the plot, however; just sit back and enjoy Olin's whirlwind performance as the femme fatale from hell who is near indestructible. Oldman is equally good and there are fine turns from an exceptional supporting cast that includes Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis, Will Patton, Michael Wincott and Roy Scheider. The film noir and comic elements don't always jell, but director Peter Medak ensures that it's always an exhilarating ride.

"...Lena Olin's turn as the sadistic hit woman in ROMEO IS BLEEDING is certain to be remembered as one of 1994's most unforgettable..."