generationofswine Well, this movie was poorly made. It really was, which is probably why we didn't see it anywhere and I had to actively track it down.But, a big part of it is likely the budget. It stinks of low budget and you can't really make an ultra low budget period flick and have actually turn out well.But, 7 of 10 stars because it is unique. The story is original, and that is probably why it had such a low budget feel to it, but that doesn't really matter at all.You still have an Elmore Leonard movie, which means you still have characters you haven't really encountered in stories before and a plot that you haven't really seen before all in a genre--crime--that is over done and paint-by-numbers.So, watch it, if nothing more than you are getting a real story, a fresh story, an Elmore Leonard story and he is always worth it...because without him you get more of the same old crap on repeat.It's a story you probably haven't encountered before and that is always worth a watching.

kosmasp Watching movies without any previous knowledge of them is how I experience them. Sometimes I might know the book, graphic novel or whatever source it is based on. In this case, I had no idea there was a book, therefor cannot compare it to it whatsoever. From reading from other sources it seems to be a good interpretation of it. I can only say that it has a nice vibe to it (guess the book had the same thing going on then).Michael Jai White might seem to have the weakest character at first, but seems to have more going on (also acting wise) than some of the others. Everyone is having fun though and it's tough to really dislike the movie, I think. It's good little fun, even for those who didn't know what a "Freaky Deaky" is ...

steeledanton in my opinion its a letdown. Its filmed and goes at a pretty quick pace, lots of intimacy between characters, whereas the story line involves a couple of rich brothers and a few jealous individuals going out of their way to get a piece of the money for themselves. over all I found it disappointing with plot twists and lack of asking for help in a situation seemingly involving death threats and more. damnit, ten lines necessary? well I don't think that this movie is any different from BE COOL or Get SHORTY, and as a matter of fact, probably better. its nice to see the colors and cast involved in something that actually seems like it was easily done, like maybe finished filming in a month or something,

dogcow I love Elmore Leonard I have read just about every novel he has written this is not among my favorites. However some of my favorites (Stick, 52 Pick Up, Rum Punch) have been made into completely terrible films.This on the other hand is a nice adaptation. Characterizations and dialog doesn't stray much from the original story. Much of it plays out just like it did in my imagination when I read the book. The acting was passable, though I thought Glover (and to a lesser degree Andy Dick) were miscast but they did a decent job. The tone of the movie was light and breezy just like the novel. I would love to see the director take a crack at one of Leonard's better novels like Stick or The Hunted.