I thought this film was a perfect 10. Linda Fiorentino's offbeat screwball ex-prom-queen nurse was 50 times funnier, better-acted, and more interesting than Renee Zellweger's Nurse Betty. This movie was also more true to its own world. It also is a delightful throwback with no cursing, no nudity (although some very perverse sex with clothes on), and minimal violence.
The triangular chemistry, repartee, and interactions between the three stars was marvelous. Newman was brilliant as the zen-like bank robber. But, Mulroney more than held his own as the small-town loser husband, and was excellent in his relationship with Newman. I saw a couple of reviewers call this slow. I found it very fast, snappy, and whimsical. And, the sound-track was great too. All in all, this is one of the best caper films to hit the big screen since "The Sting."
The triangular chemistry, repartee, and interactions between the three stars was marvelous. Newman was brilliant as the zen-like bank robber. But, Mulroney more than held his own as the small-town loser husband, and was excellent in his relationship with Newman. I saw a couple of reviewers call this slow. I found it very fast, snappy, and whimsical. And, the sound-track was great too. All in all, this is one of the best caper films to hit the big screen since "The Sting."