Review of Straight to Hell (1987) by Ola G — 16 Sep 2011

This homage laden film is more interesting than is actually a good film. The cast is filled with many super cool actors, filmmakers, and musicians (Joe Strummer, Sy Richardson, Jim Jarmusch, Grace Jones, Rick Rude, Dennis Hopper, etcâ¦), music by the Pogues and Pray for Rain, and a fun punk rock Spaghetti Western vibe.

However, the story is pretty nonexistent and the film moves at snails pace. For a film that should have been amazing, this one is pretty disappointing. Still there are some very cool moments scattered throughout the film which does make it worth watching.

And on a side note, after watching Sy Richardson as a bad ass criminal with a black suit, white shirt, and thin black tie, it's impossible not to see the influence of this character on Sam Jackson's character in "Pulp Fiction".