Whoopi Goldberg succeeds in adding spunk, wit, and a little heart in what could have been a boring pro forma shoot-em-up. Tired cop movie clichés suddenly seem fresh with a woman, especially one as charismatic as Whoopi in the lead role.
She and Sam Elliot have an undeniable chemistry that's evident from the moment they appear on screen together for the first time. Go figure!
The film is pretty climatic; shoot outs where the bad guys miss and the good guys don't, and some moments where the hero's in a jam but their partner appears out of nowhere to save the day, etc.
But the film is full of solid, engrossing performances, particularly Goldberg, Elliot, and Dourif, and an engaging, albeit derivative plot.
Overall not a bad way to kill an hour and some change.
6.5 stars.
She and Sam Elliot have an undeniable chemistry that's evident from the moment they appear on screen together for the first time. Go figure!
The film is pretty climatic; shoot outs where the bad guys miss and the good guys don't, and some moments where the hero's in a jam but their partner appears out of nowhere to save the day, etc.
But the film is full of solid, engrossing performances, particularly Goldberg, Elliot, and Dourif, and an engaging, albeit derivative plot.
Overall not a bad way to kill an hour and some change.
6.5 stars.