A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.
That this gloomy movie partly succeeds is a credit to the sharp dialogue, the fine cast and the directing debut of a reluctant star.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
17 Jun 2009
fresh:
As an actor and now as a promising first-time director, Keaton's keen instincts serve him well.
– Jeff Shannon,
Seattle Times,
19 Jun 2009
fresh:
Michael Keaton the actor should work with Michael Keaton the director more.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
10 Jul 2009
fresh:
Keaton builds the tension nicely. Payoffs aren't as important to him as establishing a mood, a tone (mostly bleak). Patient, at times to a fault, he allows the characters to build over time.