I tried to like this movie, because I generally love John Sayles' films, but it was painful to watch. The characters were uninteresting, the dialogue seemed disjointed. Sheik was an arrogant boor who gave no reason for the audience to be empathetic. Jill had very little personality, and the film never really established why she would be so attracted to Sheik. Jill was bored with everyone except Sheik, and I was bored with Jill.
The only reason I watched it through the end was to see Michael E. Knight in a pre-All My Children role. Unfortunately, it was a short appearance.
If you want a better representation of John Sayles' talent as a director, try Matewan, Sunshine State, Lone Star, City of Hope, or The Return of the Seacaucus 7.
The only reason I watched it through the end was to see Michael E. Knight in a pre-All My Children role. Unfortunately, it was a short appearance.
If you want a better representation of John Sayles' talent as a director, try Matewan, Sunshine State, Lone Star, City of Hope, or The Return of the Seacaucus 7.