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Fever (1991)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 6/24

6/24: Fever won't have worked without Armand Assante.

It's a strong, solid neo-noir thriller. I thought at first I was laid a dud, but after half an hour had passed, it began to take off when Lacy was kidnapped. Therefore, the action is nonstop. What helps, too, is the photography, showing a good control between light and dark with rich colors.

Once again, it's Armand Assante who steals the show. As Ray, he plays a convincing criminal who knows the life and is very direct. Sam Neill's character thinks he can get the kidnappers right away, but it's just that Ray is more aware of what it takes. Anyway, Sam Neill does a good job while the rest of the cast passes muster.

All in all, serious fans of Armand Assante need to take a look at Fever.

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