kwoot
Okay, so this is a rather low-budget movie. Probably half of the budget went to mister Spader's fee so there was not much left to go around, but:-I have seen worse movies. -The camera-work is good. -The acting is good. -The plot is not difficult but never tries to be.All in all, I had fun watching it and if you ever get in a place where it rains all day and you are bored out of your skull, this one would at least tie you up for an hour or so.
George Parker
"The Stickup" is all about Spader as a burned out LAPD cop on the run after being shot for robbing a bank in some fictitious small town in California's Sierra-Nevada mountains (played by Canada). Spader takes up with a babe who happens to be a nurse and the ex-wife of the town Sheriff, etc., etc. Toss in a lame FBI rookie, some Indians, and a bunch of flashbacks about Spader's past, mix them with a low budget and poor direction, and you have a film which will make you cringe when you're supposed to be enthralled or yawn when you're supposed to be thrilled. The only thing this loser has going for it is an unexpected twist at about the halfway point which doesn't make it a good film but it may keep you from ejecting your DVD prematurely. Best saved for broadcast. (C-)
Claudio Carvalho
Parker (James Spader) meets Natalie (Leslie Stefanson) in a bar and has one night stand with her. On the next day, the local bank is robbed and Parker is chased and wounded by the police. The FBI rookie agent Rick Kendall (John Livingstone) is assigned for the case. This low budget movie was a great surprise for me. With a screenplay with lots of plot points, and two excellent lead actors (James Spader and John Livingstone), is a very worthwhile entertainment, recommended for fans of police story. The plot is great and the location were this film takes place is very beautiful, with wonderful landscapes. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): `Perseguição Implacável' (`Implacable Chase')
mcdoodad49
This movie is so good, I watched it 5 times before I returned the rental. I purchased a copy, and have seen it at least 7 more times. James Spader is one of my favorite actors, and this film was a proper vehicle for him. The fact that it had a plot (bank robbery), subplot (his illegal past), and a plot twist (he didn't do it), made it a complete film. I hope I haven't spoiled it for anyone.
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