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The Poison Rose
2019 98 min United States of America R 18+
★4.3
Thriller, Crime
Director: Francesco Cinquemani, George Gallo
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Description
A down-on-his-luck PI is hired by his old flame to investigate a murder. But while the case at first appears routine, it slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects and dead bodies.
Worldwide:
$323,754
Starring
John Travolta
Actor
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Brendan Fraser
Actor
Key opinion
The Poison Rose is widely considered a failed attempt at neo-noir that squanders a high-profile cast on a derivative and poorly executed script. While a small minority appreciate its steady, classic detective tone, the consensus criticizes the film for its low-budget aesthetic, uninspired performances, and disjointed narrative.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being disjointed, derivative, and burdened by predictable, unengaging twists. | |
| Production | Low-budget constraints manifest in uninspired production design and visual execution that fail to capture the intended neo-noir atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The cast, despite featuring several prominent stars, largely delivers lackluster or unconvincing performances that suggest a lack of commitment to the material. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is described as static and sluggish, leading to a dull viewing experience for most audience members. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the film's overall quality are divided between those who find the classic, hard-boiled detective style an interesting, steady watch and those who find the execution amateurish and embarrassing. |