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A criminal bides his time at a seedy motel, waiting for his boss after killing several men and making away with a mystery bag.

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A professional shooter gets a new job from his boss. The job is simple to bring him a bag without opening it. But everyone on this town wants that bag. So Jack has to protect the bag and try to carry out his mission. In this city he will meet a lot of people and he will seduced by mysterious woman. Written by Chris Zoumpos

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The cat's in the bag.

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Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Rated R for violence, sexual content and language | See all certifications »

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20 March 2014 (Republic of Macedonia)  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$29,231 (USA) (28 February 2014)

Gross:

$48,817 (USA) (7 March 2014)
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Trivia

The paintings of Robert DeNiro Sr. (the actor's father) are shown at the end of the film, as Dragna walks around and explains his plan to Rivka. See more »

Goofs

When John Cusack is speaking to the agent, the chain is on the door, then disappears and then reappears. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Jack: You want to tell me what this is all about? I mean, if you want me to protect this, don't you want me to know what it is?
Dragna: No, I don't.
Jack: Okay. Can I ask you a question?
Dragna: Go ahead.
Jack: In all due respect, why don't you just hire FedEx?
Dragna: Because I'm hiring you, Jack.
Jack: So, you want me to pick up this bag and bring it to you, and that's it?
Dragna: I want to pay you an exorbitant amount of money to get the bag and bring it to me.
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References The Wizard of Oz (1939) See more »

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The Day Is Done
Written by Nick Drake
Performed by Nick Drake
Published by BMG Platinum Songs (BMI) o/b/o Warlock Music Ltd (PRS)
Courtesy of Island Records Ltd. under license Universal Music Enterprises
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Motel Room 13
21 March 2014 | by See all my reviews

That is the "german" title of the movie, which sees Cusack as a lovable bad guy. And while he is doing some despicable things, he also acts in a way that makes the audience care for him. Just the fact that it is Cusack playing that guy/character gives him some points in that direction. Only Paul Rudd might have had a more positive resonance from the audience (and it would have been fun to see him in a role like this).

The twists and turns of the movie are more or less predictable, but the movie is really nicely done. There is also a scene (a "clash" of some sorts, that you know is coming), with some really intense and good dialog (especially De Niros delivery). The rest is OK, with a leading lady that would bewitch almost any (straight) male.


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