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Numbed after witnessing a colleague's murder, security guard Trixie Zurbo accepts a laidback job at a lakefront casino, working undercover to nab pickpockets. Here, Trixie meets a colorful assortment of regulars, including Ruby, a glamorous young barfly and Dex, a raffish ladies' man. Later, in a chance meeting at the local diner, Dex invites Trixie onto a yacht belonging to his boss, Red Rafferty,... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy and Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
June 28, 2000 NY/LA;January 20, 2000 Sundance'00 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for some language, sexuality, and violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$294,922 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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E! Online,
"...disappointing..." more...
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C |
Film Threat, Chris Gore
"...a really smart comedy about complete morons." more...
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B- |
filmcritic.com, Max Messier
"...a misguided attempt at expanding the noir genre by giving it a comedic twist." more...
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C |
PopMatters, Lesley Smith
"...[Emily Watson's] emotions rarely surface..." more...
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D+ |
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