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I started rooting for one character to be the next to die just because the actor's performance was so God-awful. Thankfully, my wish was granted. Dennis Hopper was likeable and gives a good performance. Stephanie Zimbalist's performance was marred by a now-you- hear-it, now-you-don't Noo Yawk accent. Other than that, a silly plot with a one-trick pony of a twist, cheap psychological background, stupid police tricks (don't they go to some police school that teaches them to disarm suspects and carry their cell phones with them rather than leave them deep in the woods, in their hidden cars?), and ponderous music make this a movie to miss.

I'm keeping track of godawful accents in movies set in New Orleans. This one's gaining on The Big Easy. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman cobbled together some fantasy Southern mouthful of marbles drawls that just don't exist in New Orleans, except when Bama's playing in some bowl game at the Superdome. I'd expect better from performers of their caliber.