one thing i always like about robert ludlum thriller be just when you think you have it figure out and it go in a completely different direction . there be so many twist and turn in this film that i have a sore neck from watch . one thing i also like about director john dahl ( kill me again and rounder and unforgettable ) be that he can be depend upon to direct and and in this case and write ( with his brother rick ) a good story . now and add nick cage and dennis hopper and lara flynn boyle and and j. t. walsh to the cast and you have a story that will keep your interest even if they be play character that all of them have perfect . dahl seem to bring out the best in folk and and this will keep you interested and and guess and until the very end .