Elvio Nessier, Frank Cassavetes, Frank Gio
John J. (Robert Duvall) is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the general he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela (Luciana Pedraza), a be...( read more
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DVD Release Date: December 9, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (63)
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June 11, 2009Does a legendary actor deserve the chance to indulge as writer/director? If it's Robert Duvall, and he uses Kathy Baker and himself with a ponytail, I guess I can let it slide. Would I recommend watching said picture? No. I wanted him to succeed, but he takes no risks and eli...( read more)
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January 29, 2009This movie is better than many critics said. There are some fine performnces especially the 6 seconds of Los Hermanos Macana.
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January 17, 2009Odd. Seems incomplete. Obviously a personal project for Robert Duvall. Doesn't quite work.
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May 4, 2008Robert Duval, a hired gun, is captivated by tango dancing in a trip to Buenos Aires. Dangers are mellowed by the presence of attractive women. The tango dancing, at the end of the film, is impacting.
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March 27, 2007The worst movie of all time... the dancing wasn't even great... if you can sit through this...
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December 10, 2006Pretty fricking bad to say the least. I highly recommend not watching it.
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Critic Reviews
April 4, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
April 4, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
It's hard to see what Duvall thinks is so interesting about the hit man, aside from the fact that he's playing him. full review
April 4, 2003
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
A great character actor's love letter to the one art form that makes him feel like a star. full review
April 4, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Duvall has created it from the inside out, seeing it not through the eyes of the audience but through the mind of Anderson. full review
April 3, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
A wonderfully crafted, smartly acted study of a complex old coot. full review
March 21, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Duvall missteps in trying to mesh suspense with a love story. full review
March 2, 2003
Nick Schager, Filmcritic.com
What could have been a fascinating exploration of the sensuous culture of Argentine tango (a subject the actor/director displays an affection for) winds up instead being a rather clumsy mobster movie ... full review
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