David Little You're not missing much story wise, if that's all you're interested in. Instead the story sets the context for that strange protagonist switch that starts to evolve throughout the movie, culminating in what I thought was a brutally efficient thought-provoker above that of the Warhol Soup Can.Yeah I just praised this movies sense of art more so than a widely respected and acclaimed cultural icon. Sue me.Starring the kid from Rosanne was a nice touch I thought, his character is so pitiful its hard not to feel bad for him, and he conveys that pretty well... Giving a stark contrast between the seemingly ignorant yet vicious character played by Jay Mohr, as well as the seemingly compassionate yet troubled character played by Jeremy Sisto.... Walken does Walken tied down in a chair most of the flick. 'Nuff said. No really, you *know* he's mafioso, yet the situation he's in could make one ponder that his motives are actually true and just... Not just the typical ruthless mobster. Hence the protagonist switch.It's that thought alone that brings a lot of artistic value to this film. I thought about pre-judgement and true common sense. That's the artistic quality of a painting, right? It evokes thought, and emotion...On that note, some of the acting is pretty unbelievable, but the usual contrast by a more talented actor makes the emotional twist of this movie sink in a bit.Not a film for the ages, but this should be watched in film studies. The movie itself conveys the same thought I mentioned previously: It's so campy and low budget, yet keeps you hooked with the awesomeness of Leary and Walken. And now that you've bitten, the movie delivers on a promise that you thought it couldn't make.Post-Modernity :D

Ed Miseta This is a great drama that you do not want to miss. A group of friends kidnap a mob kingpin. Their plan is to force him to help them get back the sister of one of them, who has also been kidnapped. Unfortunately they do not plan the kidnapping very well, and eventually things begin to unravel. Two performances make this movie a must-see choice of mine. The first id Christopher Walken. I believe he is a brilliant actor, and he has always been one of my favorites (True Romance, Pulp Fiction, A View To A Kill, etc.) Walken is tied to a wheelchair the entire movie, but absolutely carries the entire film. His intelligence, wit, and determination are amazing to watch. Note especially his reaction when one of the kidnappers gives driving directions. Although he is the victim, there is no question that Walken has the boys in his palm the entire time. Also notable is the performance of Dennis Leary, another favorite actor of mine. As the thug who is working for Walken, he is funny, frightening, and violent. A superb performance much like the character he plays in Underworld, another film I highly recommend. The DVD with the multiple endings is especially enjoyable, but thankfully the director decided to put feel-good BS aside and go with the correct ending. A great drama that anyone is sure to enjoy.

hall895 Sometimes you just stumble upon a really good movie. Such is the case with Suicide Kings. Largely overlooked upon its initial release and by now all but forgotten this is a movie which deserved to be seen by a much wider audience. It's highly entertaining with a great balance of dramatic tension and humor. The story has enough twists in it to keep you guessing right up until the end.Christopher Walken plays the central role of businessman "Charlie Barret" around whom everything in our story revolves. Why is that character's name in quotes? Because while he's now gone legit once upon a time Charlie was mob kingpin Carlo Bartolucci. While he may be a little out of practice there is no doubt that Charlie is still a man to be feared. Which makes kidnapping him and cutting off one of his fingers a rather bad idea. But that is what a group of young men do, ostensibly because one of them has a sister who has just been kidnapped and her finger was cut off and...well, it's complicated. They think Charlie can use his old connections to find the girl and get the ransom money. Surely there had to be a better way to go about this than tying a mob boss to a chair and cutting off his appendages but that's their plan and they're sticking to it. But it doesn't take long for things to begin to unravel. And that's where the movie's fun truly begins.Walken is a delight and surely the best thing the film has to offer although Denis Leary runs him close with his profane, explosive performance as Charlie's bodyguard Lono Veccio. None of the actors playing the kidnapping "masterminds" really stands out but they work well together. And that is important as Charlie starts playing off these close friends against one another. Charlie's no dummy, he realizes very quickly that this whole sister being kidnapped story has holes in it large enough to drive a truck through. What's really going on here? Charlie pokes and prods and breeds distrust. He has his kidnappers questioning everything, most especially each other. Charlie's tied to a chair, down to nine fingers, slowly bleeding to death but somehow he's got the upper hand. Walken is spot-on perfect and his performance really elevates the film. And the smart story with all its twists and turns keeps you captivated throughout, playing along with the characters as you and they try to get to the real truth. It's not a perfect movie. When it tries too hard to be funny, most notably with the character of Ira played by Johnny Galecki who is obviously there for comic relief, the humor falls a little flat. Things work much better when the humor is more subtle. And for as obviously well-thought out as the plot is it doesn't quite all come together perfectly in the end. It all makes sense when you think about it but the movie does seem to get a little bogged down when it ultimately gets around to explaining itself. But all in all Suicide Kings works very well. Somewhat of a hidden gem.

ankitmirinseth When was the last time you saw a movie where the director actually had the power to show his creativity. What works for this movie is the fact that it has no hero or villains, there are only characters. This is what makes it so real. Five college kids kidnap a supposed to be mafia Charlie(Christopher Walken) because they need help to get their sister back who has been kidnapped.Whole drama takes place in a deserted house where Charlie is held hostage.Secrets are revealed and twists follow . Walken lends a charisma to his role . As the tag line says their plan was perfect they weren't. Its a small budget thriller which does keep you glued to screen nothing less nothing more