dense atmosphere, lack of story

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2007)

This film exudes a very dense atmosphere and that is the best it can offer.
It conveys its message of urban evil in a rather successful way.
Wonderful acting from all involved certainly helps attaining that objective. So does the direction and production values.
New York looks like a dark neon-lighted hell.
It is also a historic piece, showing how the city felt like in the 70's.
But there is barely a storyline! And the ending is absolutely unintelligible, unnecessary and out of place.