I had tried to rent this on many occasions, but was always with the girlfriend, who, as a general rule, usually rejects heist flicks and ensemble comedies with the comment "Uhm
 I'm not a big fan of this one, I just like the way it's done."<br /><br>< br />I was surprised to find out that the director, John Cusack (who also directed the original "The Exorcist") was also involved in the production. He was a huge fan and loved the film, and I was very surprised that he didn't direct it himself. I think he was trying to make a movie that would appeal to a younger audience, which is what he did with "Curse of the Dead." I don't know if he had a problem with this film being too dark, too violent or too cheesy. But I do think that it was an interesting film to watch. It was interesting to see how Cussack and Custer were able to work together, because they both had great chemistry. The film was great to sit through, especially when the two of them were in a relationship. < br />I think the movie was well-made, with great performances by the actors, including the great John Cassavetes, the terrific John Goodman, Michael Caine, Robert De Niro, Bill Paxton, Richard Gere, David Lynch, Peter Falk, Paul Schrader, George Cukor
...I don't think I'll ever see this again." I was so disappointed. I had to watch it again and again, and I still can't believe I wasted my money on it.