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The Underneath (1995)
Rate:
4
Viewed:
7/14
7/14:
Fifteen minutes into The Underneath, the only thing I could think of was Criss Cross.
At least, Steven Soderbergh won't be accused of being a hack because he'll go on to implement many techniques in
Out of Sight, The Limey, and, most notably,
Traffic.
Hence, the ripped-off plot is annoying to sit through because I would rather see Burt Lancaster, not
Peter Gallagher whom I like but prefer him in a supporting role. I'm not sure what the deal is with Elisabeth
Shue since she adds nothing to the grand scheme of things. Of course, the ending isn't a surprise.
All in all, it's best to see Criss Cross, not The Underneath.