Shadowboxer

Tagline: Feeling Protected Is Very Seductive

Plot Outline: When Rose, a female assassin, is diagnosed with terminal cancer; she decides to carry out one final killing, assisted by lover and also stepson, Mikey.

Rated for strong graphic violence and sexuality, nudity, language and some drug use.

I just saw this for the 1st time lastnite - I was really surprised at how I fell in love with this film... I thought it was beautifully shot & the music (mostly classical) was absolutely fabulous. Not to mention the all-star cast lead by Cuba Gooding Jr. (Mikey) and Helen Mirren (Rose)

Sure it has much violence & graphic sex scenes - I think those whom reviewed the film concentrated oh-too-much on those aspects... I thought the storyline was brilliant. Some said it was "predictable" - I didn't think so at all.

I'd give this film a 9 out of 10 based on the beauty of the danger alone. But really - big names: Macy Gray, Monique, Joseph Gordon-Levitt... Anyway - highly recommend this one!


Cast:
Helen Mirren ...................Rose
Cuba Gooding Jr. ............Mikey
Stephen Dorff ................Clayton
Vanessa Ferlito ...............Vickie
Joseph Gordon-Levitt .......Dr. Don
Macy Gray ......................Neisha
Mo'Nique.........................Precious