By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2.5 cats
Director: Arliss Howard
Starring: Arliss Howard | Debra Winger | Paul Le Mat | Rosanna Arquette
Country: united_states
Year: 2002
Running time: 111
IMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0260746
Robin says: “BIG BAD LOVE is definitely an interesting character study of a man on a downward spiral in his life. The self-destruction is, sometimes, painful to watch but the final note of redemption cushions Leon’s long fall, giving the film an upbeat note in the end. The surrealistic imaginings of Barlow’s mind are compelling, but confused, and distracting, at times. Note that there is a great deal of alcohol consumption throughout the film, to the point where I was getting a hangover just from watching. The draw, though, is a solid performance by Arliss Howard. Score, by music icon Tom Waits, is, surprisingly, not involving..” 2 1/2 cats
For Robin’s complete review: “http://www.reelingreviews.com/bigbadlove.htm”