Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Console best movie i've ever seen.

huh_oh_i_c Very big spoiler ahead I gave you fair warningOkay, so I totally agree with most everybody here, that the plot here is excellent. Yet, somehow, there are distinct clues that give away the fact that everything isn't what it seems. - The strange reaction from the LA-police chief. Why does he co-operate so fully with the FBI? This is not a plothole as such, since the FBI guy made a remark about this. In so many films, this exact same thing is lacking: A character does a weird, illogical thing (obivious to the viewer), but this is ignored completely by the other characters! This is SOOO annoying! If you have weirdness, the least you should do is not ignore it. In this case it couldn't really be helped, they could have made the LA-chief a bit more reluctant, so as not to give the FBI guy a clue - the other thing is, how did the FBI guy (very sympathetic performance, BTW)get the idea that Spader would be on the ATM camera? He just sits there looking at the traffic light and then the ATM and then curses him self. But where did he get the idea from that Spader (or anyone) would be on the ATM camera? Maybe I've missed something here, but this part might have been a little bit better explained.Aside from these relative minor points, GREAT movie!The guy complaining about lack of chemistry in the love bit, GET A LIFE! That is all in YOUR head! As to the rest of the negative comments, isn't it nice that it is so clear from what they've written, that they either lacked the brains to understand this plot (which was not too simple but not rocket science either) OR just plain didn't watch the movie at all. To make such trite remarks as "James Spader Verhicle/ watch only if you like him", puuh leeez! Boring!

jblake1243 Once in a while you can win at the game of "remote roulette." I lucked out and caught this flick the other night while rather aimlessly looking for something decent to watch. It was being shown on a popular, premium cable network. It is a cops & robbers caper flick with more than a little twisting as it goes through its well designed plot steps with hardly any let downs along the way. I would categorize it as a black comedy-drama with a touch of noir. I thought that the dialog between the main characters, James Spader (Parker) and Leslie Stefanson (Natalie Wright)was reminiscent of Bogart & Bacall. James Spader, in my opinion, is one of the better actors in film today. It is a shame that real talent like his is not more fully recognized by the film industry, obsessed with redundant, lowest common denominator material suitable for sixth graders or special effects geeks whose every other word is "awesome." Leslie Stefanson's character is aptly named as she plays with skill and sardonic humor, a disillusioned small town girl looking for "Mr. Right." The supporting cast, particularly John Livingstone as FBI special agent Rick Kendall was above average. I just wish that there could have been a little more of the well played "Native Americans" who were involved in the story. Writer-Director Rowdy Herrington deserves praise for coming up with this low budget "sleeper" lost among the mainstream Hollywood trash currently inundating the theater and television screens of our entertainment challenged land. The authentic rural and scenic small town location creates an enchanting atmosphere that further adds to the quality of the film and even the jazz soundtrack I noticed under the closing credits was a winning pick. You will not be disappointed by this good one.

jotix100 Rowdy Herrington's "The Stickup" turned out to be a surprise when it turned up recently on cable. Not having seen it before, we decided to take a chance, which paid up because of the interesting work the director gets out of the star of the film, James Spader. "The Stickup" makes a case for appearing to be something on the surface, while being something else in reality. John Parker, the cop that decides to take a trip up north to clear his head knows about the corruption in his own department and feels horrible about the death of his good partner during a stake out in L.A. When we see him at the beginning of the film bleeding at a church, little do we know what he has been involved in. For all appearances, John has robbed the bank and has gotten away with all the money. An FBI agent is assigned to the case; he is an inexperienced young man who appears not to have a clue of what he is doing, but by looking to clues in the video tape about the bank heist, he will solve the mystery.The film is greatly helped by James Spader, who as John Parker is the best thing in the movie. Leslie Stefanson, is Natalie, the nurse who believes in Parker even when all the evidence points out to his guilt. David Keith is perfectly obnoxious as the sheriff. "The Stickup" is a small film that packs a great punch!

RecklessRay I am a James Spader fan and I did n-joy this movie. The following may be plot spoilers but worth mentioning in a review. All the other comments are correct in being low budget, sound quality and soundtrack decision. However, I thought it was somewhat of a smart movie also. When guilty cop, with a gun, wants to check where the money is he has the innocent cop check and show him. He could have checked himself and it could have been a typical distraction/fight scene. Instead, guilty cop tells other to check while holding him at gunpoint. Another was the smart discovery by the young FBI agent with the ATM camera. Good thinking, and not something I thought to check. Sure, the point about the woman being a nurse AND ex-wife of the town sheriff was a perfect movie plot, however, I thought all was handled on a smart level. Plus the subplot with other FBI agents added life to this movie. Rating: 7 out of 10.