Despite the gruesome story and obvious low budget production values (at times you can hardly make out the dialogue), "The Honeymoon Killers" succeeds thanks to some inspired directorial touches and superb performances by the two leading players. Scorsese worked on it for a week and it's questionable whether he could have improved upon what's there. When the film starts to become unbearably distasteful, redemption comes in the form a beautifully staged and photographed finale. Not for everyone (thrill seekers and action fans will be disappointed), "The Honeymoon Killers" is an acquired taste that may take several viewings to fully appreciate.
Review of The Honeymoon Killers
