«Чужак в незнакомом городе. Жена, задумавшая убийство. Муж желающий её смерти. Они думают, что все их беды позади... Но они только начинаются»
Бобби Купер, мелкий картежник с полными карманами денег и огромными долгами в Лас-Вегасе, снова на пустынной дороге в погоне за своим счастьем. Поломка заставляет его свернуть в маленький город, где он встречает Грейс, коварную красотку, задумавшую убийство своего богатого мужа. Они оба стремятся выбраться из города. И если вы познакомитесь с его жителями, то поймете — почему…
"U Turn" (1997), directed by Oliver Stone, is a cinematic whirlwind that plunges viewers into the seedy underbelly of a small Arizona town. Starring Sean Penn as Bobby Cooper, a drifter with a penchant for trouble, the film masterfully blends neo-noir with dark comedy, creating a unique and unsettling atmosphere. From the moment Bobby's car breaks down in the scorching desert, the audience is thrust into a world where nothing is as it seems. The town's inhabitants, portrayed by a stellar ensemble cast including Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, and Billy Bob Thornton, are a motley crew of eccentrics and criminals, each with their own sinister agenda. Stone's direction is both frenetic and meticulous, capturing the oppressive heat and tension that permeates every frame. The film's non-linear narrative, punctuated by flashbacks and dream sequences, keeps viewers on edge, never quite sure what twist or turn awaits around the next corner. At its core, "U Turn" is a meditation on greed, desperation, and the American Dream gone awry. Bobby's journey from petty thief to unwitting pawn in a deadly game of cat and mouse serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of one's choices. The film's dark humor, exemplified by the absurd situations and colorful characters, provides a counterpoint to the bleakness of its themes. From the grizzled mechanic who seems to know more than he lets on to the sultry femme fatale with a hidden agenda, "U Turn" revels in its own twisted sense of fun. Cinematographer Robert Richardson's use of vibrant colors and stark contrasts adds to the film's surreal quality, creating a visual feast that complements the story's descent into madness. The pulsating score by Ennio Morricone further heightens the sense of unease, propelling the narrative forward with its relentless energy. "U Turn" may not be for everyone, with its graphic violence and morally ambiguous characters, but for those willing to take the ride, it offers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience. It's a film that lingers long after the credits roll, leaving viewers to ponder the nature of fate and the choices we make when pushed to the brink.
Год1997
Бюджет19000000$
Доход6682098$
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Жанрыкриминалдраматриллер
Страны производстваFranceUnited States of America
