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Men Cry Bullets
A young man wants to be a female impersonator, but gets mocked in his very first performance by a fierce older woman. He finds out where she lives and goes to her house expecting an apology. Instead, she locks him in her shed and rapes him. It makes him fall for her. But soon her even darker side reveals itself when she believes he is attracted to her more beautiful visiting cousin.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck car salesman, desperate for cash, concocts a plan to fake his own death and collect the insurance money. He enlists the help of a local carhop and an ex-con, but their scheme quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and dangerous situations.
Critical Reception
Men Cry Bullets received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the film's dark humor and convoluted plot to be uneven. While some appreciated the performances, particularly from Chris Penn, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative.
What Reviewers Say
The film's dark comedic tone is inconsistent.
The plot is considered by many to be overly convoluted and difficult to follow.
Performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standout efforts hampered by the material.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much darker, more serious crime drama before being reworked into a black comedy.
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