But the unexpected compassion for the characters and their predicaments and the sweep are winning overall.
Few films do tough and tender with such range and clarity.
Despite the pseudo-celestial romantic plot and the escapist action elements, Angel Eyes is sort of banal, not brave or smart enough to take its issues seriously. Super hot sex scene though. But one thing you'll be harder pressed to forgive is the screen debut of Survivor 's Colleen Haskell, who had her hands full acting opposite that tube of Blistex. Apart from hastening Ms. Haskell's overdue date with anonymity, The Animal is a treat for Deuce Bigelow fans and the moderately intoxicated alike. Blow It bears more than a passing resemblance to Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas , but the story of George Jung, pioneering American cocaine trafficker, could do worse for influences.