After Dark, My Sweet (1990) Reviews

After Dark, My Sweet (1990)
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Adapted from a novel by pulp writer Jim Thompson, After Dark, My Sweet evokes memories of the film noirs of yore. Jason Patric plays Collie, a short-fused ex-boxer who gets mixed up with alcoholic widow Fay (Rachel Ward) and burned-out former lawman Uncle Bud (Bruce Dern). These two lowlifes involve Collie in a kidnapping scheme. At first willing to go along with the plan, Collie tires of Fay's drunken mood swings and seeks out new companionship. Doctor George Dickinson proves all too eager to be friends with Collie -- more than friends, in fact. Driven back into Fay's arms, Collie agrees to aid in the kidnapping. But when the victim turns out to be diabetic, things go from bad to worse. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Jason Patric, Rachel Ward, (more)
Director(s):
James Foley
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Member Reviews

Carole A.

There are so many reasons to see this movie, it's hard to list them all. The story begins slowly, but builds in intensity until you can't leave your seat. The plot twists and turns occur so subltly it takes a minute for their full impact to sink in. Jason Patric turns in the performance of a lifetime, and should have received much more acclaim for his controlled, spot-on acting. This is not a movie to watch during a party, or while you have ten other things going on. Those that are willing to invest the time and attention to it will be richly rewarded.

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Lyndi K.

I have no idea why Rachel Ward is not in a lot more movies than she is. Did she quit acting? She is a far better actress than Jennifer Aniston and others that are far more popular. Although, Ward certainly doesnt pick her parts well. This was just a strange movie. Jason Patrick did a great job of acting as well. And this could have been an ok movie, it just turned really weird and was hard to get into. Dont expcet much from this flub.

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Marcia G.

Great actors but hard to follow to know what the point is and where the movie is headed. Kind of a waste of my time.

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Pam M.

This movie was saved by it's excellent actors. It is worth watching.

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Wayne H.

Not much to it.

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GEORGE W.

hard to follow but still the plot was very predictable. not worth your time. would not recommend this to anyone

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Armando P.

Overrated . couldn't finish watching it.

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Constance H.

What a bore. This movie never got of the ground.

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Celeste L.

This movie has the sexiest scene I have ever seen on the screen! Both Rachel and Jason are brilliant in their roles. It is very moving, and the lives it depicts are sad, sad, sad. Celeste L.

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Mamata F.

Started aout interesting nut was a sleeper

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    Carole A.

    There are so many reasons to see this movie, it's hard to list them all. The story begins slowly, but builds in intensity until you can't leave your seat. The plot twists and turns occur so subltly it takes a minute for their full impact to sink in. Jason Patric turns in the performance of a lifetime, and should have received much more acclaim for his controlled, spot-on acting. This is not a movie to watch during a party, or while you have ten other things going on. Those that are willing to invest the time and attention to it will be richly rewarded.

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    Lyndi K.

    I have no idea why Rachel Ward is not in a lot more movies than she is. Did she quit acting? She is a far better actress than Jennifer Aniston and others that are far more popular. Although, Ward certainly doesnt pick her parts well. This was just a strange movie. Jason Patrick did a great job of acting as well. And this could have been an ok movie, it just turned really weird and was hard to get into. Dont expcet much from this flub.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Marcia G.

    Great actors but hard to follow to know what the point is and where the movie is headed. Kind of a waste of my time.

    Yes   |   No

     
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