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Rubber Kiss
Murder is always an ugly business, and even more so when the victim was a beautiful woman… With Australia as the backdrop, detective Ferenz tries to ascertain the motive for this terrible crime. Along the way discovering the true personality of the victim’s disconsolate husband, a businessman with deviant sexual predilections, and getting to know an ardent policewoman, the queen of fetishism and the kinky world of latex… A thriller brim full of intrigue and unrestrained sexual action.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious hitman, known only as "Rubber," arrives in a small, isolated town. He quickly becomes entangled in a violent web of crime and corruption, involving local law enforcement and a powerful drug cartel. As his true motives and past begin to surface, the body count rises, forcing the town's inhabitants to confront their own secrets and loyalties.
Critical Reception
Rubber Kiss was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Soderbergh's stylish direction and the film's gritty atmosphere. However, some found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive. Cheadle and Travolta's performances were generally highlighted, though the film did not achieve widespread commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension and stylish direction.
Received criticism for a complex and at times confusing narrative.
Performances by the lead actors were a notable highlight.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and intriguing premise, with many finding the performances compelling. Some viewers felt the story was difficult to follow and the ending unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
Director Steven Soderbergh shot the film primarily on digital video, which was a relatively experimental technique for mainstream filmmaking at the time.
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