The Underneath (1995)
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57% of critics liked it
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37% of users liked it
(1,392 ratings)
A remake of the classic Robert Siodmak film noir Criss Cross, Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath follows much the same plot and narrative arc of the original, but expands the possibilities of its thriller structure to also explore the complexities and insecurities at the heart of modern… More A remake of the classic Robert Siodmak film noir Criss Cross, Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath follows much the same plot and narrative arc of the original, but expands the possibilities of its thriller structure to also explore the complexities and insecurities at the heart of modern relationships. Peter Gallagher stars as Michael, a compulsive gambler who returns to his Texas home for the wedding of his mother (Anjanette Comer). In his absence, his ex-wife Rachel (Alison Elliott) has married Tommy (William Fichtner), a ruthless local hood. Michael and Rachel soon resume their relationship, incurring Tommy's wrath. Out of their deceptions grows a plot to heist an armored car, a crime which requires the unwitting aid of Michael's stepfather (Paul Dooley) as well as a banker (Elisabeth Shue) with whom Michael shared a brief fling. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Directed By
- Steven Soderbergh
- Written By
- Sam Lowry
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Apr 28, 1995 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Caryn James, New York Times
Too chaotic to work as a thriller.
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Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
What The Underneath lacks is the kind of emotional connection that the best film noirs have. Instead of involving, this film is distancing, too given to admiring its own shiny surface.
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
A departure from the run-of- the-mill thriller.
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Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle
The film may turn out to have been more of a stylistic adventure for the director than for an audience.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Why did Soderbergh want to remake an old film noir, anyway? Take out the crime elements and flesh out the human elements here, and you have a more interesting movie, I think.
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Cast
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Peter Gallagher
as Michael Chambers
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Alison Elliott
as Rachel
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William Fichtner
as Tommy Dundee
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Adam Trese
as David Chambers
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Joe Don Baker
as Clay Hinkle
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Paul Dooley
as Ed Dutton
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Elisabeth Shue
as Susan
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Randall Brady
as Ember Bartender
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Helen Cates
as Susan's Friend
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Joseph Chrest
as Mr. Rodman
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Anjanette Comer
as Mrs. Chambers
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Shelley Duvall
as Nurse
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Harry Goaz
as Guard (Casey)
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Dave Jensen
as Satellite Dish Installer
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Brad Leland
as Man Delivering Money
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John Martin
as Justice Of The Peace
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Richard Linklater
as Ember Doorman
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Paul Wright
as TV Delivery Man #2
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Tonie Perensky
as Ember Waitress
- Alison Elliot
