Change Your Image
Kim Wincen
Reviews
Heaven's Prisoners (1996)
Worth watching, but not anyone's best performance.
Alec Baldwin's powerful presence as a tortured man obsessed with squaring everything with everyone dominates the movie, far out shining all but Mary Stuart Masterson. While you may not believe he's a native to the bayou you will believe he's a recovering alcoholic filled with rage.
Film suffers from some plot holes while Teri Hatcher struggles badly to try to shed her Lois Lane image by attempting to be seductive at all times. She really earned her nomination for the Worst Supporting Actress award. Unfortunately the film is unable to carry suspense the whole way and will be a let down for those expecting a nail biting thriller.
Plenty of drama to go around though.
Erskineville Kings (1999)
Mediocre attempt at drama
Right from the word go, this movie is dull, flat and full of poor attempts at atmosphere.
Jackman's performance is so outstanding compared to the rest of the film it's almost painful to see him leave the shot. Otherwise the film is filled with poorly written, poorly shot performances by actors who seem to be very much aware of just how bad the material they're working with is.
While this will probably become a cult classic for those who (rightfully) adore Jackman's work, I have to advise that unless your just dying to see more of Hugh, give it a miss.