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Thoughtcrimes (2003)
Terrific Canadian made action thriller
Where oh where is the DVD? This sleeper was on cable and what a terrific surprise! Basically no-name actors in a very tightly shot movie with tension every minute as we explore the metaphysical world of ESP. The action is riveting and twisting from frame to frame. Great photography!!!! The actors poured out their soul in a yeoman effort with an excellent screenplay and very plausible scenes and rock solid settings. Sound and music compliment a driving thriller theme as police and a formerly misdiagnosed schizophrenic chase after organized crime in not-overcooked-dramatics. The story weaves and turns in many unexpected ways and holds your interest to the end. Great job by the supporting cast gives this movie a ten. Enjoy!
Bad Boy (2002)
I've seen a lot worse...
This movie proved a sleeper. It was mostly surreal and moved in a very predictable pace. Dennis Leary showed he could be subtle fun similar to Chevy Chase. In truth, this movie lacks a lot of emotional high wire madness. There is no promise made that it would. Elizabeth Hurley is a foil to Leary's dry humor. Together it is very dry. However, I've seen a lot worse and this movie is far from any of those. As for the opened ending, well, last nite I rented "40 Year Old Virgin" and that moviegoers is the worst ending I have ever seen in spite of a hilarious experience. "Dawg" ends where it should. The only loose end is Hurley trying to get Leary now to "forgive her" and he isn't biting. She played the b***h in the end as if their souls "traded places". So, IMHO there is your ending and nothing more matters. It is still a laugh if you just leave your hangups on the coat hook and hangout with Dennis and a script that could have been much more. It isn't a classic, and the language will prove not to be seen on regular TV networks, yet. Dennis improved his performance in "The Thomas Crown Affair", so look at this movie in a similar light without a higher level of supporting character actors.