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R. Ellis Frazier (writer)
Tagline:
Stay on your side. more
Plot:
The unstable new kingpin of a Tijuana drug cartel is targeted by an assassin for elimination. full summary | add synopsis
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Blockbuster and Maya Entertainment Toe 'The Line'
(From Cinematical. 28 July 2009, 4:33 PM, PDT)
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Hard-Hitting Drama, Hard to Follow more (9 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ray Liotta | ... | Mark Shields |
 | Andy Garcia | ... | Javier Salazar |
 | Esai Morales | ... | Pelon |
 | Armand Assante | ... | Padre Antonio |
 | Valerie Cruz | ... | Olivia |
 | Jordi Vilasuso | ... | Diablo |
 | Kevin Gage | ... | Wire |
 | Bruce Davison | ... | Anthony |
 | Joe Morton | ... | Hodges |
 | Danny Trejo | ... | Mario |
 | Gary Daniels | ... | Martin |
 | Michael DeLorenzo | ... | Pablo |
 | David Ackert | ... | Mohommad |
 | Jason Connery | ... | Randall |
 | Victoria Elizabeth | ... | Ana |
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The Line (International: English title)
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Rated R for violence, sexual material, language and drug content.
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95 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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New Zealand:R18 | USA:R (certificate #45453) | Australia:MA
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Javier Salazar: Do nothing... If you want it shut down the fundamental flaw system... all you gotta do is step out of it's way... and it'll shut itself down. Nature has a way of correcting itself. more
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This is one of those films that has so many characters in it that it's very easy to lose track of the plot as people discuss their intricate relationships and interactions. I enjoyed the film and was engrossed in it, but frequently lost due to the many twists and turns. Of course part of the appeal is wondering just who is doing what to whom and why, so perhaps this isn't as much of a problem as I'm making it out to be.
It's a very well-made, well-acted film with a great cast and exotic, frightening location. I doubt it will do much for tourism to Tijuana, but it is a very taut, timely movie that will hold your interest. There are a few typical clichés (the hooker with the heart of gold - Mexicans who speak English to each other even when there are no native English speakers around), but these are kept to a minimum. Ray Liota is one of the producers of the film, but it's not "his" movie. In fact, Andy Garcia does a superb job of being quietly creepy and even a bit sympathetic.
If you're looking for a powerful, somewhat dark drama, The Line fits the bill excellently.