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Just perfect!
Keys for writing a good crime novel don't only affect settings characters or even plot. A great part of succeeding implies to find a good pace and an appropiate style. A good crime novel has to be direct to the bone, suggest violence instead of carefully describing it, use two words instead of three, hide sentimentalism. Laconism and latent violence are the key elements, as important as a carefully chosen setting or treacherous characters with something to hide. Not many writers have succeeded in understanding this, Donald Westlake, James Ellroy and Elmore Leonard being two of them.

And Peter Weller has understood all this as well. We already knew he was an underated actor, but with this film he shows that he is also a good film director. Almost nothing in his film is superfluous. His film is dry, laconic, shows violence only when it is necessary, it lacks, at any level, any gratuitous detail. With this, he sums up all the characteristics of a good crime novel (don't worry, you get as well a great setting and a good deal of characters with something to hide) and he adds a good deal of elegance.

Maybe some people would prefer a more ellaborate plot, or more violence and nudity, or too many impossible plot twists. But anybody who enjoys reading a good thriller should not miss this one.

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Cold Coast is a Gem
First shown as an orginal Showtime movie last fall, Gold Coast snuck into home video this June with little fanfare. This little gem of a movie deserves at least some the fanfare given its other "sister" Elmore Leonard theatrical releases. Based pretty faithfully on Leonard's book of the same name it stars a perfectly cast David Caruso as Maguire, who in this role gets to smile, be funny, and gets the girl -- worth the price of admission right there. Marg Helgenberger as Karen and Jeff Kober as Roland are also excellent in their roles, with special kudos to Mr. Kober who makes Mr. Leonard's goofy character a villain you love to hate. Peter Weller's direction is fast paced and snappy, it doesn't hurt to have read the book before you see the film. Special mention must also be given the cinematography, the locations are beautifully shot and are visually stunning. Those scenes shot in the late afternoon sun and at the pool by night just make you long to be there! The musical score is wonderfully brassy and jazzy, underscoring perfectly the tone and feel of the film. Though it may be hard to find this video it's worth the effort. So fire up the VCR, pour yourself a tall, cool drink, and take a trip to the Gold Coast as only Elmore Leonard can take you. END