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just saw the rating of 5.6 on IMDb and that is just a run of the mill rating or a little above that. myself personally i give it a 7. it was not a great movie and it was not intended to be. it is a nicely paced cops and robbers movie with some solid actors in it.

man! i think i have not seen Bill Duke since his role as a commando in the movie "commando". OK..., the two main leads in the movie are actually Willem Dafoe and Matt Dillion with a good supporting cast including Amy Smart, Neal Mcdonough and a unrecognizable Tom Berenger in a very good performance and a fine Bayou accent.

like i said, if you're looking for Oscars look somewhere else...but if you are in the mood for a well-done cops and robbers movie with action you probably will not be disappointed. the movie is not unbelievable and is base on a true story. Dafoe and Dillion did not throw out any Oscar worthy performances but still did very solid jobs. they did not just come for their paychecks and Tom Berenger actually had the best performance out of the whole cast. he was a very creepy dude and i could not recognize him and he is one of my favorites.

all in all, a good cops and robbers movie that is pretty well paced, had its share of action and the 100 minutes of this movie went by pretty fast. i would recommend this movie to cops and robbers fans and fans of Dafoe, Dillion and Berenger.

This is definitely a crime genre film with a dark message of violence and fear embedded throughout. The two big stars Willem Dafoe who plays detective Bud Carter of Louisiana, and Matt Dillon as ex-con Jesse Weiland play well against each others persona. The ex-con and hired killer Jesse Weiland gets trapped into becoming an undercover rat for detective Bud Carter to avoid a 200 year jail term and miss out on spending time with his devoted wife Lynn played by the sexy Amy Smart and their newborn son Tommy.

Jesse used to work for the big hog Louisiana crime boss Lutin Adams played well by character actor Tom Berenger. As Bud Carter's informant Jesse provides more and more intelligence on the criminal activities of his crime boss Lutin Adams, the noose keeps tightening around Jesse and his vulnerable wife and son to become pawns in this dangerous game of chess. Jesse is fearless but he is not stupid, unless you start to wonder like I did why after a life of crime and killing he has no bankroll to support his wife and son?

This is not as strong a storyline as the Godfather or Goodfellas, but it is an interesting macho crime story that kept me interested and not too disappointed with the way the film ends. I give this film a 7 out of 10 due to some strong acting performances by Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon and Tom Berenger. It is well worth a watch for the seedy and dark location shoots and for being a decent crime genre film.

In 1983, in Louisiana, Lieutenant Bud Carter (Willem Dafoe) and his team arrest the contract killer Jesse Weiland (Matt Dillon). He uses Jesse's love for his wife Lynn Weiland (Amy Smart) and their baby to force him to work undercover for the local police and then for the FBI to bring down a powerful Mob that employed Jesse to hit enemies. In return, Carter promises to protect Lynn and her son. But when the mobster Lutin Adams (Tom Berenger) learns that there is a snitcher in the organization, Jesse becomes his prime-suspect.

"Bad Country" is a great police story based on real events and excellent screenplay. The plot is supported by excellent veteran cast. One of the best moments of the story is when Lt. Bud Carter says that there is no family to Jesse Weiland. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "A Lista" ("The List")

"I didn't turn because I'm scared. I done what I did because certain people crossed the line." Jesse Weiland (Dillon) is a contract killer in Louisana in the early 80's. Facing life in jail and never seeing his family again he makes a deal with Detective Bud Carter (Dafoe) to become an informant. When the FBI takes over things turn south for both Carter and Weiland. When his ex-boss goes too far Jesse has only one thing on his mind...revenge. I knew nothing about this movie going in and was looking forward to it because of the cast. The fact that it is based on a true story helps too. This is however yet another movie that has a great cast but isn't a great movie. I had a hard time getting into it and really caring about the characters. They all did a great job in it but there was just something missing. I can't tell you what it was but there was an element or two missing to really make me fully enjoy the movie. When you watch it maybe you can let me know what it was. Overall, great acting but not a great movie. Seems to be happening a lot lately. I give this a C+.

It's 1983. Baton Rouge police detective Bud Carter (Willem Dafoe) and his team's investigation leads to a powerful white power criminal organization. He arrests hardened criminal Jesse Weiland (Matt Dillon). While in prison, Jesse agrees to cooperate and reveals a hit-list against the authorities.

This cast is amazing. Obviously, director Chris Brinker got his Boondock Saints alum Willem Dafoe in addition to a few favors being called in. It's Brinker directing debut and his death before finishing post production does not help the product. There are various issues. This is suppose to be based on a real story at a time and a place. The movie does not exude that time or place. They have the cars but the rest is not quite there. The easiest way to set up a time is the music and TV. The budget probably limits that and the songs are generic country rock. The story flow is a bit disrupted. It is ultimately saved by the veteran cast who brings a sense of menace in this crime noir B-movie. Any deficiencies are relieved by the actors' great work.

Bad Country is watchable with some real heavyweight talent and a setting that promises great viewing. But, because of poor character development and overall production it falls far short of anything but average.

No blame to Matt Dillon or Willem Dafoe, both carrying the movie with excellent performances. In fact, Dillon's involvement in almost any project automatically guarantees reliable entertainment. And Dafoe is as gritty and pained as usual, just what you might expect.

But, the script is shallow, the sound editing amateurish, and the overall cinematography average. The final, expected scene can't be saved by the actors when all the technical facets pull together in a below average manner.

This could have been much better. So many elements are in place that Bad Country practically screams for the sort of polish and technique the cast deserves. I have no doubt that in the hands of Mann or Bay demands would have been made and ideas enforced to carry this movie to the box office with some real effect. As it is, by the end I could only wonder what could have been.

Watch it, but don't expect much.

Some good acting going on here by some favorable actors such as William Defoe, Matt Dillon and Tom Berenger

Actor and director, Bill Duke also makes an impressive appearance in the movie as head of the FBI.

Not really sure if the story is all that impressive.

It was just acted impressively by character actors I had not seen in a while, so it heighten my enjoyment.

Good thinking on the filmmaker's part if that was the intention.

Overall an enjoyable crime drama. if I give credit to the filmmakers about anything, it's that they got some stunning performances out of these guys.

OK so lots of people have said lots of things, but the bottom line is this is a film.... Films have a long history of telling stories, making big splashes and the rest, this is not one of them. This is a slow burner a solid film that builds and makes you believe, sure miss it if you like doesn't worry me one bit. is it going to be what you expected - no is it going to be a block buster - no. Is it a film - Yesssssssssssssssss. Watch it, this is what films should be,FUPK Hollywood, FUPK block busters, acting is what its about, this film has it in spades, so much people don't even see it. Watch it savior it remember it in future years it will be a film your reflect on for a while.

... and the answer of course is no.

Since he first burst on scenes playing (not joking) Jesus, he has never been less than mesmerizing.

(And his work in Shadow of the Vampire, 2000, never got the acclaim it deserved).

I mention that because cops and robber movies have been around since the silent films but the performances of Dafoe playing against Dillon (never better here, strong physicality, amazing he never played bad guys before) is the heart and soul of this picture, and it keeps you glued to the screen.

Interesting that they used a near-A lister like Amy Smart merely as eye candy, with almost no dialogue. Not that she was less than fetching, but it was an odd bit of casting.

If you look for an easy to watch action drama then look no further. Bad Country clearly deserves more than it's actual ratings. People that write bad reviews about this movie clearly didn't get the point that it's a police versus bad guys movie. In this genre it's a good movie. If you don't see that then you should watch other genres like rom-coms or so, that will fit you better. The cast is full of good actors and they all did well in their respective characters. The two lead roles are for Willem Dafoe and Matt Dillon and besides their wrong mustaches I can't say anything bad about their acting performances. The surroundings of the sweaty Bayou, the fast paced action scenes and the excellent cast makes Bad Country a good movie to watch.

I give it three stars, one for Willem Dafoe, one for Matt Dillon, and one for Tom Berenger. This Southern shoot em up is beyond bad. There is very little character development. There are side stories that seem like they belong in a different movie. What was Dafoe's Father's purpose? His strange appearance, with zero introduction was beyond puzzling. The gunplay is cartoonish, and the cinematography so dark, it was anybody's guess who was shooting who? Then there are the fake mustaches, and fake Southern accents, which only added to the ridiculous goings on. Not worth watching, even if you are a fan of the actors. MERK

Just 5-6 minutes in the whole movie (mostly dialogs) are slack, the rest kept me watching - very good sign. In general movie looks VERY professional and well made, including casting of actors, retro-decorations (but with modern editing and good pace), whole aura. I've been really touched by this re-make of 80-s.

On the negative side is somewhat primitive agenda: excessive use of neo-Nazi symbolics transposed on "southern planter" image definitely looks like "Zombie Nazi in Space" exploitation and reduces the value of references to "based on real events movie". "Big shootout" looks unrealistic, with all respect - even if they wanted to add some pepper to make action "hot" it's not another "Matrix", and to me it seems that for this specific type of movie director definitely over-used ammunition and slow-mo sequences.

However general impression is not spoiled and I want to applause.

This movie felt like one big missed opportunity. Though there were wonderful performances by Matt Dillon and Bill Dukes (in a smaller supporting role) and an admirable effort from Dafoe, who was presented with a paper-thin character, but the good cast (which also included Amy Smart and Neal McDonugh) was given very material with which to work.

The plot elicits practically no tension. For a story about a man on the inside, the film never even attempts to create suspense as to whether or not the organization on whom he is informing will learn of his betrayal. What tension might have existed would have come from the surprising number of shootouts, but these are presented with cinematography and editing better suited to a low-budget action movie, and we never fear for the characters' safety during these skirmishes.

Perhaps the biggest disappointment for a period location piece (the film takes place in 1983 in Louisiana) is that the sense of period is never pushed, the sense of place never developed. The only effort at art direction seems to put identical mustaches on the two protagonists and ensure that none of the cars is a recent model. The clothing, the dialog, the scenery all seem very modern, and with the exception of a few entirely tangential bayou shots during the film's opening monologue (there are attempts to make up for the script's narrative shortcomings by employing a voice-over, which fails to add anything to the story except the opportunity to enjoy Dafoe's delivery) there is nothing in the staging or cinematography that would suggest the film's locale. The two attempts at using costume to help convey character - a wig on a lobbyist, and a cartoonish (though, again, modern-looking) suit on Tom Berenger's crime boss, are too little and poorly executed.

It seems that, in securing a great cast, the film left little budget for its initial conceit. The movie is watchable - neither the direction, acting, or even the script is artistically offensive - and it might serve as good background entertainment while you undertake a household chore. But with absolutely nothing to sink your teeth into (save perhaps Dillon bringing dimension to a dimensionless character), Bad Country is immediately forgettable.

Great acting! Great cast! Overall it was a very well done movie and highly underrated.

I give it 3 stars, because the acting was decent indeed!

But, to be fair, the movie is utter mince. I never even watched it to the end, in fact I turned it off at about 50mins mark or so: It was over!

Anyway, some brief reasons:

• Lame dialogue, really B.S : Standard, and superficial. Actually, what I would say is that, it felt as though the acting and the dialogue did not mirror each other. Does that make sense? I haven't really experienced that before, in such a strong way, but the acting was pretty decent, at moments, but the dialogue was poor !

• Story line. COME ON ! I did not like it. Beating on the Nazi and the Southern Gentleman once again eh! Typical for Jesuit Zionist controlled Hollywood ! To the producers - "TAKE A RUN AND JUMP!"

I'm not making this political, please don't read that, i'm just pointing out these stereotypes: how many times in these "gangster" films is there the tattooed tough guy Nazi? - And then the actual writing makes him team up with the Law and not only that, the black chief, who he somehow knew his name, and that's so touching! Rubbish. Propaganda. I do not like story lines that are overtly spreading an ideological line.

Fair enough, we cannot escape this at times. BUT, I have had enough of this sort of tripe!

• Direction: there was the scene where we find the exchange of the guns and the money; and oh yes, such sparkling dialogue! WOW. They really thought this one through eh? I guess Southerners are just maybe a little retarded? Contrast this with the movie HEAT. Yes. No comparison.

Anyway, the direction was extremely amateur, and it felt more like a production made for TV, as opposed to Film. This scene for me, stands out like a sore thumb. Very jarring. It was at this point that the film had really set out its stall. Sorry, no sale!

Willam Defoe and Matt Dillon and Tom, were all pretty good actors ! BUT and sorry for bashing at this point, the dialogue and particularly the plot and story, did not match up with the acting.

A Heavy Duty Cast of Crusty Hard-Asses make this Worth a Watch. The Film has some Intrigue and Attraction with its Nasty Criminal Underbelly and the Characters are Believably Bad. But what goes Wrong here is some Erratic Storytelling and a Final Shootout that is about as Common as Could Be.

Based on a True Story the Neo-Nazi Element is Only Touched on in a Few Throwaway Lines and Tattoos with a Flag off in the Corner as the Camera Passes by. The Turning of the Key Witness is also Awkward at Times and the Criminal Kingpin and His Lawyer/Lobbyists are never quite Fleshed Out to Satisfaction.

The Climactic Gun Blazing Confrontation is a Big Easy Letdown with Bad Guys and Good Good Guys just Showing Up and Dropping Dead. Overall an Unsatisfactory True Crime Entry that is Neither Awful or Very Good but Passable.

What ever you say about this movie and its imperfections it is maid to entertain and it does that completely. The imperfections I have heard reviewers go on about are completely out weighed by a great gritty story line and Willem Defoe plays a big part in carrying this film but Matt Dillon WOW every once in a while actors that have had a dry spell and then come back with a masterpiece and boy does Dillon, i would never have imagined him in this this type of role but he makes the movie. The film is original and dark and has great mustache's to boot. If its not your kind of thing then its just worth watching for the individual performances. Loved it Loved it Loved it. The End

Very entertaining movie. Good story, good action, good actors. The directing my be the weak link in this movie. That said it was worth watching. Good guys vs bad guys in Louisiana. Tom Berenger did a nice job. Not an Acadeny Award winning movie, but still worth watching and good entertainment.

1. Who in the Heck came up with the Moustaches in this Psycho drama? I spent most of my time stupefied at how bad they are rather than focusing on the story, what there is of one. Matt Dillon (Who is in reality a darn good actor) comes off as Taras Bulba after a midnight detour to Morrie's Discount Wigs. 2. This feels about as "Louisiana" as Chow Mein made with Ketchup - gimme a break already on the references to 'Nawleens'! 3. OK, the corded telephones and "cereal box" mobile phones add a real period look - Whoa!, creativity rocks. 4. Good actors are a terrible thing to waste, which this mess does with a vengeance - can the economy really be this bad? 5. You've seen it, I've seen it, we all have the T-shirt - save your Chavos for 'Machete vs. the Smog Monster' coming to a theater near you in Fall '14. From what I hear on the street, Danny Trejo's 'Stache is the real thing....