Similarly, it takes Al too long to take action after he thinks Nikki has killed several people in her sleep. The big part of the film that's supposed to make us follow along with bated breath is whether Nikki, Al, or someone else is responsible for the murders. The plot device just doesn't work, though, as not enough teasing elements or suspicion and tension are created to make us really care. Instead, we just sit back and watch these characters go through their motions. While the idea of having lovers on the run who don't know whether they can trust each other probably sounded very exciting on paper, it's execution here on the big screen is rather poor.
Several categories stand out for parents to be cautioned about.
A brief, but graphic sexual encounter is twice seen playing on a videotape and does show bare breasts and movement. Additionally, a mother is set on fire in front of a young girl, and we see that scene twice. The lead characters aren't good role models as they're criminals responsible for a man's death and then run from the police and commit other crimes and then get away with all of that in the end. DRUG USE Nikki has a martini in front of her while setting up a guy for a robbery. Later, she and the man drink champagne and he states that it's going to his head.