Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

Plot: A cop descends into more and more corruption after he becomes an addict. Sister film to the ‘92 film Bad Lieutenant

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Xzibit, ShawnHatosy, Jennifer Coolidge, Tom Bower, Brad Dourif, Michael Shannon, Vondie Curtis-Hall

Review: Dark, searing, twisted morality tale that takes you deeper and deeper into one corrupt cop's life. With everything from low crawling camera motions to hallucinogenic iguanas, this film is one part addict story, one part cop drama, and one part Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It was a twisted, bumpy, fun ride that I never want to take again. You find yourself rooting for a man you shouldn't root for, which makes you either want to have a drink or take a shower when the movie's done. It was, however, very well made. The camera, music, and city of New Orleans all served as secondary characters. Eva Mendes was wonderful in a very complex, vulnerable role I've never seen her in before. Nicholas Cage was crazy good, which is not something I say often about him. Val Kilmer is always good no matter what role he plays. I don't want a drink, and I've already taken a shower today. I guess Project Runway will have to wash the Bayou stench off me.

Awards:

Independent Spirit Awards
Year	Result	Award	Category/Recipient(s)
2010	Nominated	Independent Spirit Award	Best Cinematography Peter Zeitlinger

Rating: Acting-A

Writing-A

Directing-A

Music-A

Cinematography-A

Editing-A

Costumes-A

Art Direction-A

Hair-A

Makeup-A

Visual Effects-A

*** Stars