astro
February 21, 2003, 4:25am
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Re this film
Coldblooded
I saw this at 3AM in the morning a few years ago, and I always wondered was Jason Priestly some kind of socially retarded hit man savant or … what? What is it called (psychologically) to have no attachment or emotions in the manner he presented the character?
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This is a surprisingly good–and totally unknown–film. It’s a black comedy about an emotionless guy, Cosmo (Jason Priestley, who does a terrific job) who takes on the role of hitman for the mob. The local mob boss is played by Robert Loggia with the first name Gordon (another hoot–how many mob bosses are named Gordon?) with aplomb, and Michael Fox has a very amusing cameo as Gordon’s accountant.
Cosmo is single and even though he loves his job–taught him by experienced hitman Steve (Peter Reigert)–he wants to be in love. The only “love” he has ever known is via Honey, a matter-of-fact, all business hooker played very well by Janeann Garofalo. He meets Jasmine, a yoga instructor, and pretty soon they are connecting. Along the way, Cosmo carries out a string of hits, most supervised by Steve, that show off the excellent black humor on display here.
When my old roommate told me that she was going to make me watch this film, I almost had to be duct-taped to the couch.
After 15 minutes in, I stopped struggling. What a great flick.
As for his character, I just assumed he was ‘socially inept’.
Miller
February 21, 2003, 5:06am
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I’m not a psychologist, and I haven’t seen the movie, but I believe that particular condition is called sociopathy .
