Rating: 
Summary: Not a Tarantino, But It's Walken!
Review: The only reason I ended up watching "Suicide Kings" was that I saw the DVD on sale for $6 at a major electronics dealer. I figured I should give it a shot-the cast was worth the price tag and I knew that I would drop at least $4 to rent it anyhow. I am glad I did. "Suicide Kings" is an intelligent mobster movie that, as many viewers have commented, follows in the shadow of Tarantino's films. The unpredictable violence of the film, particularly on behalf of Denis Leary, keeps you on the edge and in a state of tension. Christopher Walken's performance holds the entire movie together. To witness how he perfectly plays his unfortunate situation is like watching a master at work. By the end of the film, every one of his kidnappers is ready to buy him a drink-and I am as well. On top of Walken's performance, I was really impressed by Johnny Galecki, who had me laughing in every scene he appeared. A few criticisms. While the dialogue in this film is pretty good, there is absolutely no plot. In movies that employ these devices, the dialogue must be absolutely top notch. I was never bored during this film, but the script could have used a bit more "oomph." Additionally, the editors did not seem to know how to end the film. There are many twists in the plot in the final moments of the film (as one might expect), but there is one too many in my opinion. Due to this fact, the film feels extremely rushed and incomplete in the final five minutes. I would say more, but I would give the film away. You'll have to see for yourself. I suggest you get "Suicide Kings" if you enjoy other films in a similar genre. The price of the DVD is extremely low and is worth a viewing.
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