The Bag Man
The movie follows Jack, a tough guy with chronic bad luck but human touches as he bides his time at a seedy motel, waiting for his boss after killing several men and making away with a mystery bag. But when his boss finally arrives on the scene there are sudden and extreme consequences for all.
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March 07, 2014
There was a time when the possibility of Robert De Niro and John Cusack appearing in the same film would hold great promise. Not anymore.
March 07, 2014
A noirish kill fest stocked with offbeat characters, lots of gunplay, unlikely plot turns and a lavishly coiffed Robert De Niro.
March 06, 2014
The film has a nihilistic tone and its gallows humor may turn off more viewers than it seduces. Not since Killer Joe has a film exerted this mix of attraction and repulsion.
March 07, 2014
Another failed attempt to revive film noir
June 21, 2016
The Bag Man is as silly as its title, which both a joy and a shame.
March 07, 2014
By the time the intricate plot and not particularly satisfying payoff are revealed at the film's end, many viewers will feel like they were the ones left holding the bag.
March 07, 2014
Whatever you do, do not look inside the bag.
April 13, 2014
Robert De Niro brandishes an epic white pompadour that looks like a prank on eternal producer Robert Evans.
March 06, 2014
"The Bag Man" has more attitude than panache. Yes, we eventually get to see what's in the bag. But by the time its contents are revealed, you may no longer care.
March 06, 2014
There's much sub-Coenesque violence, corpse disposal and skulduggery with the underhanded De Niro always maintaining the upper hand.
