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The Long Kiss Goodnight
What's forgotten is not always gone.
Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.
- Original title
- The Long Kiss Goodnight
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Revenue
- $89,456,761
Filipe Manuel Neto
Apr 8, 2024 · via TMDB
**A good action and suspense film, although with several flaws to point out.** This is a pleasant thriller, which presents us with a story that does not seem original or unusual, but that works perfectly and pleasantly entertains the audience. It all starts when a young suburban teacher, married and mother of a girl, begins to have particularly violent flashes of memory. She has amnesia, she doesn't know who she is, and the increasingly palpable prospect of a dark past leads her to investigate things further, fearing the consequences that could come to her family. In order to carry out her inquiries, she hires a private detective, who appears to be just trying to charge her as much money as possible. I prefer not to reveal much more about the script, in order not to spoil it, but the truth is that I felt, when I saw the film, that the ideas were not at all original and that I have seen some films that sound similar. Of course, considering the number of films made per year, it is a reasonably minor problem and the most important thing is whether things work as they should. In this case, the film is effective and offers the audience what it promises. Director Renny Harlin is competent enough for the job at hand, and ensures capable direction, but not without flaws. For example, he was unable to realize that the plot sounded excessively far-fetched, after a certain point, and that the film was a little long for its genre, making it advisable to make some surgical cuts in the editing room to remove fifteen or twenty minutes without notable damage. Somewhat as a result, the film has an uneven pace and sometimes wastes too much time, immobilizing the action and damaging the build-up of suspense. Considering that it is a film with a lot of action, I believe it is fair to give special praise to the work of the stunts and also the makeup, special and sound effects teams. They are the ones who help create the chases, the shootouts, the explosions and all the other incredible scenes that put the audience on the edge of their seats. Without originality, but with effectiveness and professionalism, these artists made a magnificent contribution to the film, and it must be said. Without much original material (just one or two melodies), the soundtrack includes a series of quality themes that include Muddy Waters, Patti & Labelle and other artists, as well as a beautiful song by Neneh Cherry as the final theme. The cinematography, sets and costumes are standard and only give what they have to give. Geena Davis heads a cast full of good actors. She is a creditable protagonist and a good bet, giving us a consistent interpretation. However, she is much more insecure when the plot enters the romance. She is not a good romantic actress, and does not seem to have established a very good partnership with Samuel L. Jackson. This actor, who has no difficulty with action scenes, also seems like a fish out of water if things take a turn for romance. Luckily, the film doesn't require much of that, and the actor does an essentially positive job. Craig Bierko is a competent villain, and David Morse is a good addition, even if he has little time to do anything. Brian Cox didn't have time for anything, and I honestly think he was wasted.
JPV852
Jul 12, 2020 · via TMDB
Fun and entertaining action flick. Sure, the effects look dated and a few unintentionally funny moments, but Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson were good together. **3.5/5**
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Geena Davis
Samantha Caine / Charly Baltimore
Samuel L. Jackson
Mitch Henessey
Patrick Malahide
Leland Perkins
Craig Bierko
Timothy
Brian Cox
Dr. Nathan Waldman
Sharon Washington
Fran Henessey
David Morse
Luke / Daedalus
G.D. Spradlin
President
Tom Amandes
Hal
Yvonne Zima
Caitlin Caine
Melina Kanakaredes
Trin
Alan North
Earl
Edwin Hodge
Todd Henessey
Joseph McKenna
One-Eyed Jack
Kristen Bone
Girl #1
Jennifer Pisana
Girl #2
Rex Linn
Man in Bed
Bill MacDonald
Hostage Agent
Frank Moore
Surveillance Man
Judah Katz
Harry (Perkin's Aide)
John Stead
Deer Lick Sentry
Chad Donella
Teenage Burnout #2
Shawn Doyle
Donlevy Bum Cop
Ken Ryan
News Anchor
Craig Eldridge
Crime Scene Reporter
Charles A. Tamburro
Helicopter Pilot
Larry King
Self
Gerry Bamman
CIA Man (uncredited)
Ivar Brogger
Intelligence Analyst Jack Wadsworth (uncredited)
Michael G. Brown
Assassin (uncredited)
Paul Essiembre
Press Aide (uncredited)
Carrie Loring
Caroller (uncredited)
Rhonda Moscoe
Art Department Coordinator
Carolyn A. Loucks
Assistant Set Decoration
Arvinder Greywal
Second Assistant Art Director
Ueli Steiger
Additional Photography
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
Trish Summerville
Assistant Costume Designer
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Tallman
Stunt Double
Branko Racki
Stunts
Chad Randall
Stunts
Dana Hee
Stunts
Danny Lima
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Edward A. Queffelec
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Ernie Jackson
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John Stead
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John Stoneham Sr.
Stunts
Kevin Rushton
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Lance Gilbert
Stunts
Paul Rutledge
Stunts
Rick Parker
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Robert Racki
Stunts
Roy T. Anderson
Stunts
Shane Cardwell
Stunts
Steve Lucescu
Stunts
Sue Parker
Stunts
Tim Trella
Stunts
Tom Glass
Stunts
Troy Brown
Stunts
Troy Robinson
Stunts
Renny Harlin
Director
Bruce Moriarty
First Assistant Director
Kristie Sills
Second Second Assistant Director
Cellin Gluck
Second Unit First Assistant Director
William Goldenberg
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Mary Vernieu
Casting
Ronnie Yeskel
Casting
Richard Hicks
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Michael De Luca
Executive Producer
Steve Tisch
Executive Producer
Marty Dejczak
Location Manager
Geena Davis
Producer
Renny Harlin
Producer
Shane Black
Producer
Stephanie Austin
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Doc Kane
ADR Mixer
Alan Silvestri
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Gary A. Hecker
Foley Artist
John Roesch
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William Ross
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Alan Silvestri
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Dennis Sands
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Ben Wilkins
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Frank Smathers
Sound Effects Editor
Doug Hemphill
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Paul Massey
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Stephen Hunter Flick
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Estee Chandler
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Shane Black
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