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A two-bit criminal (Sean Penn) meets an attractive woman (Jennifer Lopez) and her spouse (Nick Nolte), each of whom wants him to murder the other.

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U-Turn is a lurid, stylish lark that boasts striking moments but lacks the focus and weight of Oliver Stone best work.

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U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Martin Hoyle Financial Times This is a knowing, sophisticate's view of film noir: mannered, heartless, kitsch. Jan 20, 2023 Full Review U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Geoff Brown Times (UK) In essence this is potboiler stuff. But it is a positive relief to find the director of Natural Born Killers in holiday mood. Jan 20, 2023 Full Review U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Richard Williams Guardian Those who have learnt to distrust this director will hardly be surprised to learn that here is a film giving murder a bad name. Jan 20, 2023 Full Review U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Michael Dwyer Irish Times The more outsized the performances the more fun the film, and while Penn is refreshingly less mannered than usual, it's the scenery-chewers who carry the picture. Jan 24, 2023 Full Review U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Filmmaker Oliver Stone has infused U Turn with exactly the sort of over-the-top, less-than-subtle vibe one might've anticipated... Rated: 3/4 Apr 11, 2020 Full Review U-Turn (1997) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Matt Brunson Creative Loafing With the exception of 1988's lacerating Talk Radio, U Turn might be the most forgotten film in Oliver Stone's canon -- a shame, since it offers sinful pleasures for those willing to take the ride. Rated: 3/4 Apr 8, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeremy A This movie was awesome. There were many twists. It was goofy. It was fun. It was good. 4.5* Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Horror fan 4 What a terrific movie filled with great performances and cameo's. The ending was hilarious and filled with twists. Tim Treakle Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review David H Once again the critics are wrong this is an entertaining movie Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/24 Full Review mark g Dark as hell with one of the deepest casts ever. Stylishly shot. I give it major props. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Jeffrey P Attempts to be a mind trip of a movie without having a good reason to be one and never really becomes that. While there are a few standout performances, and some not for good reasons, it becomes a drag and bore far too soon. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Ted B Like some sort of mentally deranged chupacabra having a feast in a deli.. the score makes a mockery of what is already badly overcooked ham. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Oliver Stone Director Sean Penn Bobby Cooper Nick Nolte Jake McKenna Jennifer Lopez Grace McKenna Powers Boothe Sheriff Potter Claire Danes Jenny
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Synopsis A two-bit criminal (Sean Penn) meets an attractive woman (Jennifer Lopez) and her spouse (Nick Nolte), each of whom wants him to murder the other.

Director
Oliver Stone

Producer
Dan Halsted, Clayton Townsend

Screenwriter
John Ridley

Production Co
Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Phoenix Pictures, Illusion Entertainment Group, Clyde Is Hungry Films

Rating
R

Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 1997, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2011

Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.6M

Runtime
2h 5m

Sound Mix
Surround, Mono
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