Go (Special Edition) - 4944

Amazon.com Director Doug Liman's follow-up to the winning Swingers is a rollicking adventure that, while lacking in any substantial plot, speeds along with nonstop adrenaline and style to burn. Taking a cue from Pulp Fiction, Liman plays tricks with time and overlapping plots, all of which play out in L.A. and Las Vegas in a 24-hour period sometime between Christmas and New Year's. Slacker grocery-store clerk Ronna (Sarah Polley) is trying to score rent money by selling hits of Ecstasy at a rave party, but winds up inadvertently double-crossing a ruthless dealer (sexy and scary Timothy Olyphant). She's also invading the dealing turf of her coworker Simon (Desmond Askew), a Brit on his first trip to Vegas, which turns nightmarish after a jaunt with pal Marcus (Taye Diggs) to a "gentleman's club" turns violent. And then there's the two soap-opera actors (Jay Mohr and Scott Wolf) who cross paths with Ronna more than once in their attempts to divest themselves of a drug-related charge by participating in a sting. The way Liman and writer John August layer these stories owes a huge debt to Quentin Tarantino, but the comedy and action sequences rocket like a bat out of hell with energy, humor, and genuine surprise. In addition to some hilarious dialogue exchanges--including a classic scene between Ronna's stoned friend (Nathan Bexton) and a Zen cat--Liman works wonders with one the most winning ensembles in recent memory, a cast that includes both established actors and TV cuties. Mohr, Diggs, and especially Polley (doing a 180 from her turn in The Sweet Hereafter) are as excellent as you'd expect, but it's Wolf (of Party of Five) and Dawson's Creek's Katie Holmes (as Polley's best bud) who turn in revelatory work; Holmes especially seems poised to be a breakout star. An amazing cinematic ride--like a roller coaster, you'll want to go back again and again. --Mark Englehart Product Description Ronna needs to make some extra cash. Simon wants to escape to Vegas for the weekend. Adam and Zack want to stay out of trouble. But it's not just another night in the life of these unusual characters. They're about to embark on a wild ride that won't end until the sun comes up. Review "'Go' is a sharp-eyed view of fuzzy logic." -- Joe Morgenstern, WALL STREET JOURNAL "'Go' is peppered with funny bits. 'Go' has its pleasures . . ." -- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK "A keenly observed comedy. Do not pass 'Go' if you want to see the real goods in blossoming talent . . . John August's screenplay is a cleverly fractured piece of pulp fiction and Liman weaves the three interlocking stories together with dazzling dexterity. 'Go' is a wildly entertaining ride through the night, but it is the hilarious and heartfelt performances of Holmes and Polley that trigger an emotional response." -- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE "A razor-sharp dark comedy." -- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY "Doug Liman and writer John August depict the L.A. underground scene deftly and capture the energy and randomness of being young and prone to making really bad decisions. The pacing is tight, with several inspired touches by Liman. August's script is sharp and funny. The performances Liman elicits from his cast are surprisingly detailed, subtle and engaging. With 'Go' Liman has vaulted to the next level, both as a visual stylist and as a director." -- Louis Gerald, SPIN MAGAZINE "Entertaining and clever. Liman is a talented director. 'Go' has energy and wit, and the performances are right for the material." -- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES "Finally a youth-pack movie that works." -- TIME MAGAZINE "Here is a picture that has wit, a hairpin-turn narrative, high-pizazz and ensemble star quality. 'Go' is a prime example of Tarantino cute: pup fiction. The film isn't five minutes old and already you suspect you'll be entranced. John August and Doug Liman have many amusing tricks to play on your. 'Go' is that kind of four-on-the-floor joyride." -- Richard Corless, TIME "If you're looking f
ASIN: 0767835093
VSKU: GGV.0767835093.G
Condition: Good
Binding: DVD