Review of Kiss or Kill (1997) by Dave J — 16 Jul 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
(1997) Kiss Or Kill.
CRIME THRILLER.
Unconventional 'on the run' movie, co-produced, written and directed by Bill Bennett starring Frances O'Connor as Nikki, who as a child is now scarred for life since when she was a child used to witness her mom burn to death as a result of some guy splashing gasoline on her before lighting her on fire. Then the actual story starts, is when Nikki allows a cheating husband to seduce her, so that she can drug him before robbing him blind, with her boyfriend, Al Fletcher(Matt Day) aiding her. What happens next is that the businessman accidently dies, and as a result of also stealing the contents of this guys briefcase, they then come across an incriminating video tape of a well known celebrity, by the name of Zipper Doyle (Barry Langrishe) exploiting a young child. And instead of using it for blackmail, the young couple decide to go 'on the run' by driving away, and seeking to exchange other vehicles, while both the police and Zipper Doyle are going after them.
At first, it appears to look like a young "Bonnie & Clyde", "Sugarland Express" and "Badlands" movie but as the movie is progressing, not everything is what it appears to be as they're on the run. And although, it's unconventional, it'd have to take much of the first half of the entire film to the revelation to it being memorable. Perhaps if I had not seen those other 'on the run' films would've made a stronger impact than if was made later. Winner of 5 Australian Awards out of 11 nominations.
2.5 out of 4 stars.
This review of Kiss or Kill (1997) was written by Dave J on 16 Jul 2014.
Kiss or Kill has generally received positive reviews.
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