Obviously Matt Dillon and James Caan only wanted a vacation in Cambodia. The insurance scam being parlayed into a casino plot is murky and confusing. There is a tremendous language barrier every time a local opens their mouth. The entire film feels like it is covered in dirt from the seedy locations depicted. Throw in some repulsive violence, a romance that goes nowhere, and a parade of quirky characters. I can't believe how many times I wanted to simply give up and hit the eject button, but managed to hang through the surprise ending that made zero sense. You have been warned, "City of Ghosts" is one to avoid, even for fans of Matt Dillon or James Caan. There are much better choices for both actors. - MERK
Review of City of Ghosts
