BB.5
(out of 5)
Appealing characters are a plus in this uneven romantic drama about two very outspoken individuals (Thomas Jane, Salma Hayek) who are both in love with terminally ill porn star Vincent D’Onofrio. When D’Onofrio isn’t in the mood for one he’s with the other, and his two lovers soon find themselves working hard to keep their man’s attention until his illness makes it impossible to think only of themselves. The Off-Broadway feel of the scenes and the charismatic stars are a good viewing reason for those who just love to watch actors act, but the plot is generally pointless and won’t be too impressive for more narrative-oriented audience members. Look for a great Patsy Cline musical number performed by Chad Lindberg as a deaf drag queen.
Cineville, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Dan Lupovitz Productions, Ventanarosa Productions
USA, 1998
Directed by Dan Ireland
Screenplay by James Still
Cinematography by Claudio Rocha
Produced by Dan Lupovitz
Music by Peitor Angell
Production Design by Amy B. Ancona
Costume Design by Tim Chappel
Film Editing by Luis Colina, Debra Goldfield
