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An American hitman working for the Latin American cartels (Kiefer Sutherland) always uses and loses a solitary woman for his assignments. But this time, his last hit, he appre...
Desert Saints
2002Movie88 minEnglish
Banks is a hit man, the best, usually working for Latin American drug cartels. He picks up solitary women, uses them briefly for a job, then kills them. He's in the Southwest, headed toward Mexico, when he picks up Bennie, a woman leaving an abusive marriage, going to Paradise, Arizona. The film follows three tracks: Banks's slow recruitment of Bennie, the set-up for the hit at a swank resort in Mexico, and the FBI's close pursuit of Banks, whom they want alive in hopes he'll rat out his bosses. Bennie may not be who she seems, and there may be a chink in Banks's tough-guy armor. Guns, money, and a chance at Paradise.
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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Gary F. Kelley•Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A drifter named Arthur Banks is on the run from the law and finds himself in a remote desert town. He becomes entangled with a group of dangerous individuals, including a charismatic but sinister cult leader and a corrupt sheriff. As Banks tries to escape his past and survive the present, he uncovers dark secrets about the town and its inhabitants. The situation escalates, leading to a violent confrontation where survival is the only objective.
Critical Reception
Desert Saints received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Some acknowledged a degree of atmosphere and attempted stylistic flair, but these elements were generally not enough to overcome the film's narrative shortcomings and predictable twists. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
- A predictable and underdeveloped thriller with a confusing plot.
- Fails to deliver on its atmospheric or suspenseful intentions.
- Weak characterizations and a lack of originality hinder the viewing experience.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Desert Saints' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2002, 'Desert Saints' did not receive widespread distribution and is considered a relatively obscure film.
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