No Way Out

There’s enough sex and violence here to hold attention for an hour and a half, but the care or conviction to explain why it all happens — let alone why viewers should care — proves elusive.

The two leads Bichicchi and Mitchell show promise. They hold your interest in a confusing but somewhat interesting story.

This muddled erotic thriller feels like a throwback to assembly-line noir exercises from a bygone era.

Amid its various twists and turns, the film becomes almost staggeringly nihilistic.

No Way Out ends up being a serviceable thriller. After a rough start, the writing smooths out and the characters become less grating. The plot develops into a standard noir that will not surprise fans, but will keep them watching.