Scorpion Spring Details

Quentin Tarantino has a lot to answer for. His slick genre pastiches have inspired a whole slew of imitations of his imitations — some great, some grim. Here's one of the better ones: a sweaty Tex-Mex border yarn about a cross-country driver who's daft enough to give a ride to a couple of drug runners. Though ultimately it's a scorpion that lacks a genuine sting in its tale, the plot is twisty and violent enough to hold the interest. And there's the added attraction of a superior cast which, in addition to Britain's Alfred Molina, also includes Matthew McConaughey, the hunk whom Hollywood is still trying to turn into its latest golden boy.