China Moon Summary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: John Bailey
Genres: Thriller
Rating:
China Moon is a slick noir thriller, nice to look at, well-acted and directed, but ultimately predictable, even to its "surprise" ending. Kyle Bodine (Ed_Harris) falls in love with Rachel Munro (Madeleine_Stowe), the unhappily married wife of a drunken Southern aristocrat Rupert (Charles_Dance). One night, tired of his beatings and abuse, Rachel kills Rupert, apparently in self-defense. Kyle helps her cover-up the crime and establish an alibi. However, Kyle's young partner Lamar (Benecio_Del_Toro) suspects Rachel of the murder and begins an investigation. In fairly predictable plot twists reminiscent of the far superior Body_Heat Kyle finds his life falling apart. While the plot is contrived, the performances are convincing, particularly that of Madeline_Stowe as the treacherous Rachel. Ed_Harris gives the character of Kyle depth and complexity. Cinematographer-turned-director John_Bailey gives the film a great, dark, rain-slicked noir look and feel and lingers on details which take an otherwise predictable mystery/thriller and make it seem like a game of wits. Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
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