Dead Easy

I watched this movie in three stages. First, about 15 minutes in, I asked my wife "Why do I not care in the slightest if any of these boring people live or die?" But then, there were a few plot events that actually held me on the sofa, with only minimum trips to the refrigerator. Finally, toward the end, I could begin to see the plot beginning to melt down into one of those days at the track that is only possible if a 100-1 shot wins ever race. I stopped caring whodunit, or why, or how. It was refreshing, though, amid all the Hollywood junk, to see the lifestyles of the South African rich and famous, instead of their equally boring (and equally imaginary) American counterparts. Probably the first South African film I had seen since "The Gods Must Be Crazy"---and somewhat refreshing for that fact alone. I'm always astonished that such a small talent pool can make a picture even this good, when all the king's horses in Hollywood can so rarely put one together.

I came across this DVD at a flea market were it costs to say a penny. Just looking at the cover I thought, well, let's give it a try. Was it bad, not at all, was it good, not at all. In other words, it's a mediocre flick that easily could be broadcasted as a Saturday night family evening film. The two main leads (Richard Grieco and Joanna Pacula) were okay but for me the best acting was done by Thandi Puren (Kate Johnson). It's rather strange that she appeared in only 4 flicks. The story itself is as thin as a cigarette paper and you can easily see it coming. But I must say that the last minute was a nice surprise for me. It is stated that there is a lot of nudity in it but I just saw some covered skin, okay no and then on a picture you see something or in a bath but not to mention. Ideal to watch with the whole family.

I've been a big fan of Polish Actress Joanna Pacula since the early '90s (Black Ice, Under Investigation). Still sensual and stunning at 47, she plays a role similar to one she played in 1993 (Every Breath), that of a woman who plays a dangerous game with her husband. Also of note is the actor who plays the chief police investigator - he brings the energy level of the movie up whenever he shows up. A minus is Richard Grieco, who walks through his role like he's sedated. There is a twist at the end, which I enjoyed. The South African setting was also a nice change from the usual LA/NY setting. For Pacula fans, a step up from her recent movies!

Overall the movie is enjoyable, its not that bad or not soo good, its just a tv low budget movie. and also there are similar plot in 90s.

a rich couple, where both spouse are unfaithful to each other. and trying to find a way to run each other over. in this movie, almost everyone is bad. so i really expecting was some really satisfying ending, but there is none. its a very bad ending which ruined the whole movie.

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as i said, noone is good in this movie. all are cheaters and bad characters. so almost in the end, i thought maybe the wife would be good as husband is also regret and trying win the wife back. but later wife become more evil.

so another way , lesbian won. i only wished that wife would also be dead too. that would be better ending.