Dale 'Mac' McKussic was a successful drug dealer in Southern California but now it seems he wants to go straight; unfortunately nobody else seems to want him to leave the business and the DEA are desperate to put him away. His situation is further complicated because Mac's old friend Nick Frescia just happens to be the local police officer leading the investigation; he doesn't want to bust his friend but will if he has to. Mac frequents a restaurant owned by Jo Ann Vallenari because he rather fancies her; the DEA believe he must be doing something illicit there so Nick gets close to Jo Ann to find out what she knows
especially anything concerning 'Carlos'; a Mexican drug baron who is rumoured to be coming north for a major deal involving Mac.
This is a solid film that nicely combines a crime thriller with a dash of romance. Mel Gibson does a fine job as Mac; we know that the character has been involved in the drug business but the way he is portrayed makes him likable and keeps the viewer hoping he is being honest about leaving the business even when evidence often suggests otherwise. Kurt Russell also does a solid job as Nick and Michelle Pfeiffer impresses as Jo Ann. The rest of the cast, which includes the likes of J. T. Walsh and Raul Julia are pretty good too. The story is interesting with a decent number of twists before the tense and explosive conclusion. Overall I'd say that this is a pretty good film; not a must see but is worth seeing if you are a fan of the genre or any of the stars.
This is a solid film that nicely combines a crime thriller with a dash of romance. Mel Gibson does a fine job as Mac; we know that the character has been involved in the drug business but the way he is portrayed makes him likable and keeps the viewer hoping he is being honest about leaving the business even when evidence often suggests otherwise. Kurt Russell also does a solid job as Nick and Michelle Pfeiffer impresses as Jo Ann. The rest of the cast, which includes the likes of J. T. Walsh and Raul Julia are pretty good too. The story is interesting with a decent number of twists before the tense and explosive conclusion. Overall I'd say that this is a pretty good film; not a must see but is worth seeing if you are a fan of the genre or any of the stars.