| Leonard Maltin/Plot synopsis: |
Extremely stylish film noir about the convergence of four characters in the economically depressed city of Newcastle, where Sting runs a jazz club, and a ruthless American businessman (Jones) hopes to make a killing in redevelopment. More atmosphere than story here, and told at a very deliberate pace, but strong performances by all four leads and striking visual ideas by writer-director Figgis (and cinematographer Roger Deakins) definitely compensate. Figgis is also credited with the music score.
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