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Rating: 6.6/10 by 1168 users

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

An amnesiac schoolteacher (Davis) sets out to recover her identity with the help of a private detective (Jackson) when they discover a dark conspiracy. Samantha Caine, suburban homemaker, is the ideal mom to her 8 year old daughter Caitlin. She lives in Honesdale, PA, is a school teacher and makes the best Rice Krispie treats in town. But when she receives a bump on her head, she begins to remember small parts of her previous life as a lethal, top-secret agent.

Directing:
  • Renny Harlin
  • Cornelia 'Nini' Rogan
  • Kristie Sills
  • Cellin Gluck
  • Sean Jara
  • Catherine Lew
  • David MacDonald
  • Sara MacDonald
  • Bruce Moriarty
  • Robin M. Reelis
  • Lewin Webb
  • Kayla Popp
Writing:
  • Shane Black
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Oct 11, 1996

Rating: 6.6/10 by 1168 users

Alternative Title:
Au revoir à jamais - FR
Un largo beso de despedida - MX

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 01 minutes
Budget: $65,000,000
Revenue: $89,500,000

Plot Keyword: martial arts, amnesia, assassination, strong woman, escape, chase, hostage, spy, new identity, dark comedy, teacher, shootout, female protagonist, gunfight, terrorism, beautiful  woman, single mother, government assassin, timebomb, candlelight vigil, rogue agent, woman agent, christmas, ex-cia agent, action hero, amnesiac, christmas parade, assassination team, dramatic, gun death
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Geena Davis
Samantha Caine / Charly Baltimore
Samuel L. Jackson
Mitch Henessey
Yvonne Zima
Caitlin Caine
Brian Cox
Dr. Nathan Waldman
Patrick Malahide
Leland Perkins
David Morse
Luke / Daedalus
Joseph McKenna
One-Eyed Jack
Rex Linn
Man in Bed
Edwin Hodge
Todd Henessey
Bill MacDonald
Hostage Agent
Frank Moore
Surveillance Man
Judah Katz
Harry (Perkin's Aide)
Robert Thomas
Alley Agent
John Stead
Deer Lick Sentry
Marc Cohen
Teenage Burnout #1
Chad Donella
Teenage Burnout #2
Shawn Doyle
Donlevy Bum Cop
Ken Ryan
News Anchor
Susan Henley
Church Mother
Craig Eldridge
Crime Scene Reporter
Charles A. Tamburro
Helicopter Pilot
Gerry Bamman
CIA Man (uncredited)
Ivar Brogger
Intelligence Analyst Jack Wadsworth (uncredited)
Michael G. Brown
Assassin (uncredited)
Reginald Doresa
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Paul Essiembre
Press Aide (uncredited)
Erin Gooderham
Church Lady (uncredited)
Michael K. Jones
Bum Cop #2 (uncredited)
Carrie Loring
Caroller (uncredited)
Lisa Anita Wegner
Sara (uncredited)
Brad Wozny
Sailor (uncredited)
Sean Young
Parade Observer (uncredited)

JPV852

Fun and entertaining action flick. Sure, the effects look dated and a few unintentionally funny moments, but Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson were good together. **3.5/5**

Filipe Manuel Neto

**A good action and suspense film, although with several flaws to point out.** This is a pleasant thriller, which presents us with a story that does not seem original or unusual, but that works perfectly and pleasantly entertains the audience. It all starts when a young suburban teacher, married and mother of a girl, begins to have particularly violent flashes of memory. She has amnesia, she doesn't know who she is, and the increasingly palpable prospect of a dark past leads her to investigate things further, fearing the consequences that could come to her family. In order to carry out her inquiries, she hires a private detective, who appears to be just trying to charge her as much money as possible. I prefer not to reveal much more about the script, in order not to spoil it, but the truth is that I felt, when I saw the film, that the ideas were not at all original and that I have seen some films that sound similar. Of course, considering the number of films made per year, it is a reasonably minor problem and the most important thing is whether things work as they should. In this case, the film is effective and offers the audience what it promises. Director Renny Harlin is competent enough for the job at hand, and ensures capable direction, but not without flaws. For example, he was unable to realize that the plot sounded excessively far-fetched, after a certain point, and that the film was a little long for its genre, making it advisable to make some surgical cuts in the editing room to remove fifteen or twenty minutes without notable damage. Somewhat as a result, the film has an uneven pace and sometimes wastes too much time, immobilizing the action and damaging the build-up of suspense. Considering that it is a film with a lot of action, I believe it is fair to give special praise to the work of the stunts and also the makeup, special and sound effects teams. They are the ones who help create the chases, the shootouts, the explosions and all the other incredible scenes that put the audience on the edge of their seats. Without originality, but with effectiveness and professionalism, these artists made a magnificent contribution to the film, and it must be said. Without much original material (just one or two melodies), the soundtrack includes a series of quality themes that include Muddy Waters, Patti & Labelle and other artists, as well as a beautiful song by Neneh Cherry as the final theme. The cinematography, sets and costumes are standard and only give what they have to give. Geena Davis heads a cast full of good actors. She is a creditable protagonist and a good bet, giving us a consistent interpretation. However, she is much more insecure when the plot enters the romance. She is not a good romantic actress, and does not seem to have established a very good partnership with Samuel L. Jackson. This actor, who has no difficulty with action scenes, also seems like a fish out of water if things take a turn for romance. Luckily, the film doesn't require much of that, and the actor does an essentially positive job. Craig Bierko is a competent villain, and David Morse is a good addition, even if he has little time to do anything. Brian Cox didn't have time for anything, and I honestly think he was wasted.


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