merklekranz Well there goes another hour and a half of my life that was totally wasted on a film that has ZERO substance, and a whole lot of nonsense. Characters appear out of nowhere with no development, not that you will care, because the entire purpose of this film seems to be setting up a ridiculous ending. All the characters are highly annoying and unlikable. I only watched this because of Michael Ironside, but the script is so disjointed, and his character so forgettable, he essentially has nothing to work with. Beware, this movie is a total waste of time, and not nearly as hip as it makes itself out to be. - MERK

MarieGabrielle Anyone who appreciated original film noir will appreciate this offering, a film which applies Nat Banyan's perceptions through the camera, at times we do not realize what we are seeing and visualizing, until we really begin to analyze its meaning, and possible interpretations.Peter Coyote is excellent as the eccentric owner of the Deepwater Motel. Its environs remind one of Hitchcock's Bates Motel from "Psycho".Lucas Black is believable as Nat Banyan, a drifter and handyman who works on the motel for a time. There are many twists and turns, and excellent cameos by Michael Ironside as a used car salesman, and Lesley Ann Warren as a down and out waitress.Coyote was amazing in his characterization and earns the film ten stars. Highly recommended.

lastliberal I cannot quite get a handle on this film. It was interesting enough to keep me interested, but I am still not sure what I saw.Lucas Black (The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Sling Blade) is ostensibly released from a mental institution - or was he? He meets Peter Coyote, who is a really strange guy with his hand in everything.He also has a hot wife in Mía Maestro (The Motorcycle Diaries, Frida) who has an affair with Black - or does she? People start dropping dead and it is difficult to figure out just who is doing the killing. Is it Black or is it Coyote or is it imagined? I just wish I knew what I have just seen.

bernie-122 I wonder if the reviewer I'm thinking of even watched the film. Like, for instance, not realizing that Nat got the car keys from the guy who was beating the crap out of him in the bar. And set in Louisiana? Sheep farm? Sheesh.OK, it was a bit disjointed in places, but not so much that anybody paying attention couldn't follow the action. The main thing, for this type of movie, is to keep you guessing. This it did, right up to the end. Peter Coyote was brilliant, and Lucas Black got it pretty spot on as well. All the supporting cast were top notch.The trouble with any film that relies on a surprise ending is that it rarely invites repeat viewings. Alas, such is the case here. Otherwise, I would've given it one or two more stars. But it gave me a good ride, and that's all I expected. I'll be looking for more from this director.