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One of the dictionary definitions for a "red herring" is: "something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting." When discussing "Red Herring", the film, the dictionary definition definitely applies. "Red Herring" is a taut, action- packed crime-drama, directed by Ousa Kuhn, that will keep you guessing all the way to the exciting finish. The film stars Robert Scott Howard, Holly Valance, Tim Tucker, Andre McCoy, Vincent Pastore of Sopranos fame, and G Eric Miles and is packed with more twists and turns than a dance- hall on a Saturday night.

Written and produced by Joshua Cohen, "Red Herring" is a top-notch thriller; on par with the great mystery stories of old! To give you an idea of how intricately Cohen wove his web, at varying points in the film, and in seeming rotation, I thought each of the main characters was the guilty party, and in the end, I was wrong! That's how great mystery is done. And that's what's in store for you in "Red Herring!"

Through the efforts of the Nevada Film Incentive (established in 2015,) "Red Herring" is a 100% made-in-Nevada production: Written in Nevada; produced in Nevada; filmed in Nevada. With quality efforts like "Red Herring," the Nevada Film Incentive appears to be off to a very promising start.

This film is outstanding on every level. One level some of the other reviews haven't spoken about is the music. The score is, yes, outstanding! An interesting blend of symphonic instruments, acoustic guitars, and electronics. The music will knock you out!

I was fortunate enough to have caught this one in the theater; and I wasted no time telling everyone I knew about this remarkable film...and this remarkable actress named Reese Witherspoon (I had neither seen nor heard of her at the time.) "Election" is on my all-time favorites list (I think it will soon be on yours, too!)...And pay attention to the music; it's a killer!

Thankfully, the performances of Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins counter the dreadful ones by Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder! I haven't seen acting this bad and accents this poor since DiCaprio and Diaz in "Gangs of New York." Coppola, as expected, is in fine form; and his dedication to Stoker's wonderful book is quite admirable. The eroticism is, once again as expected, lush; as is the dialog. Following the film's release, Hollywood began basing other films on the books that spawned them; Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, most obviously. (What a "novel" concept: staying true to the books.) "Bram Stoker's Dracula" is well done; however, Reeves and Ryder are so clearly out of their league it, often, makes this film tough to watch.