646f9e108c A small-time crime boss kills a drug dealer without realizing that the drug dealer works for the biggest crime boss in the country. I&#39;m not a big fan of Cuba&#39;s but he was believable in his role. Miguel Ferrer certainly commanded attention and, in my opinion, was a better overall performance, but Cuba pulled off his character well -a loyal, hardened, right-hand man to Miguel &quot;Vincent&quot;.<br/><br/>While it is more of a typical gangster style flick, it does offer something a little different; which is what I think makes this movie work.<br/><br/>I would recommend this movie on a rainy day or if someone asked about it, but I wouldn&#39;t call someone to tell them to go pick it up… Possibly good enough for the big screen, but certainly not a let down for DVD. (Credit IMDb) A small-time crime boss kills a drug dealer without realizing that the drug dealer works for the biggest crime boss in the country<br/><br/>Wrong Turn at Tahoe could possibly be a potentially much-needed turning point in Cuba&#39;s falling career. This movie reeks of class, and ranksone of the better mobster flicks. The shoot out at the end is not only exciting, but felt like a big theater epic. I was really surprised a film this solid was stuck going DTV, I&#39;ve seen plenty of Theatrical movies that are worse then this one go to theaters, that shouldn&#39;t have. I also thought it was built up very efficiently. The opening paves way for what is to become of the movie, and I thought it paved off flawlessly. Pacing issues in the middle is a slight complaint, but that&#39;s really it. <br/><br/>Performances. Cuba Gooding is excellent in his role. I saw passion, I saw the talent, and I saw the hunger that I haven&#39;t in a long time. I&#39;ve been depressed and disappointed with many of his DTV films, except the solid Line Watch, so needless to say I am thrilled with his effort here. Miguel Ferrer is fantastic, and adds class to every movie he&#39;s in. His intensity is enthralling to watch, and I loved his chemistry with Cuba. Harvey Keitel is solid in his role. Screen time precious, performance just great. <br/><br/>Bottom line. This is better then a lot of Mobster films that went to theaters. It&#39;s paced just right aside from the notion about the middle I said earlier in my review. Hopefully this is the start of a renaissance for Cuba of sorts. If, anything else he&#39;s headed in the right direction. Recommended<br/><br/>7 ½ /10
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