those wish to see film noir remake and should not see this a a a remake and you will always be disappoint . instead and enjoy a gripping performance from dennis quaid and visual imagery to commend . the colour drain from the film ( literally and not metaphorically . ) ) a the plot gather pace and and the dialogue be crisp and gritty . the opening dialogue be clever and and the viewer be carry along by a sharp screenplay and a real and original film noir feel and .