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Director Doug Liman's follow-up to the winning Swingers is a rollicking adventure that, while lacking in any substantial plot, speeds along with non-stop adrenaline and style to burn. Taking a cue from Pulp Fiction, Liman plays tricks with time and overlapping plots, all of which play out in L.A. and Las Vegas in a 24-hour period sometime between Christmas and New Year's. Slacker grocery-store clerk Ronna (Sarah Polley) is trying to score rent money by selling hits of Ecstasy at a rave party, but winds up inadvertently double-crossing a ruthless dealer (sexy and scary Timothy Olyphant). She's also invading the dealing turf of her coworker Simon (Desmond Askew), a Brit on his first trip to Vegas, which turns nightmarish after a jaunt with pal Marcus (Taye Diggs) to a "gentleman's club" turns violent. And then there's the two soap-opera actors (Jay Mohr and Scott Wolf) who cross paths with Ronna more than once in their attempts to divest themselves of a drug-related charge by participating in a sting. The way Liman and writer John August layer these stories owes a huge debt to Quentin Tarantino, but the comedy and action sequences rocket like a bat out of hell with energy, humour, and genuine surprise. In addition to some hilarious dialogue exchanges--including a classic scene between Ronna's stoned friend (Nathan Bexton) and a Zen cat--Liman works wonders with one the most winning ensembles in recent memory, a cast that includes both established actors and TV cuties. Mohr, Diggs, and especially Polley (doing a 180 from her turn in The Sweet Hereafter) are as excellent as you'd expect, but it's Wolf (of Party of Five) and Dawson's Creek's Katie Holmes (as Polley's best bud) who turn in revelatory work; Holmes especially seems poised to be a breakout star. An amazing cinematic ride--like a roller coaster, you'll want to go back again and again. --Mark Englehart
Amazon.co.uk Review
Director Doug Liman's follow-up to the winning Swingers is a rollicking adventure that, while lacking in any substantial plot, speeds along with nonstop adrenaline and style to burn. Taking a cue from Pulp Fiction, Liman plays tricks with time and overlapping plots, all of which play out in L.A. and Las Vegas in a 24-hour period sometime between Christmas and New Year. Slacker grocery-store clerk Ronna (Sarah Polley) is trying to score rent money by selling hits of Ecstasy at a rave party, but winds up inadvertently double-crossing a ruthless dealer (sexy and scary Timothy Olyphant). She's also invading the dealing turf of her coworker Simon (Desmond Askew), a Brit on his first trip to Vegas, which turns nightmarish after a jaunt with pal Marcus (Taye Diggs) to a "gentleman's club" turns violent. And then there's the two soap-opera actors (Jay Mohr and Scott Wolf) who cross paths with Ronna more than once in their attempts to divest themselves of a drug-related charge by participating in a sting. The way Liman and writer John August layer these stories owes a huge debt to Quentin Tarantino, but the comedy and action sequences rocket like a bat out of hell with energy, humor and genuine surprise. In addition to some hilarious dialogue exchanges--including a classic scene between Ronna's stoned friend (Nathan Bexton) and a Zen cat--Liman works wonders with one of the most winning ensembles in recent memory, a cast that includes both established actors and TV cuties. Mohr, Diggs and especially Polley (doing a 180 from her turn in The Sweet Hereafter) are as excellent as you'd expect, but it's Wolf (of Party of Five) and Dawson's Creek's Katie Holmes (as Polley's best bud) who turn in revelatory work. An amazing cinematic ride--like a roller coaster, you'll want to go back again and again. --Mark Englehart, Amazon.com
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Go! A hidden gem if ever there was one. It's been compared to Pulp fiction because of the way it works but although the mechanism is roughly the same the content is totally different.
It follows the parallel story's of the characters, one at a time - Ronna, Simon and Adam+Zack. All stories are well told and gel together extremely well. Extremely humourous (Simon in particular) with a great soundtrack too.
The transfer isn't brilliant (so I drop a star). Unfortunatley, I gave the DVD away before doing a straight compare this time sorry. The Sony pictures back catalogue is pooring out on Blu-ray at the moment but I'm not convinced they are spending too much time on using the BD muscle. The picture is better than DVD, no doubt but it's not what we are seeing on other transfers.
We have a True HD soundtrack but again, it's not much above the DD version.
Languages: English, French and German, TrueHD
Subs: English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish and Turkish
It follows the parallel story's of the characters, one at a time - Ronna, Simon and Adam+Zack. All stories are well told and gel together extremely well. Extremely humourous (Simon in particular) with a great soundtrack too.
The transfer isn't brilliant (so I drop a star). Unfortunatley, I gave the DVD away before doing a straight compare this time sorry. The Sony pictures back catalogue is pooring out on Blu-ray at the moment but I'm not convinced they are spending too much time on using the BD muscle. The picture is better than DVD, no doubt but it's not what we are seeing on other transfers.
We have a True HD soundtrack but again, it's not much above the DD version.
Languages: English, French and German, TrueHD
Subs: English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Norwegian, Swedish and Turkish
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film combines modern filmmaking techniques only previously used by the likes of Quentin Tarantino. True it is similar to Tarantino's 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction', yet the only comparison being the "short story" method employed in both, and the razor sharp characters. I watched this film without prior knowledge, and admittedly was sceptical, and was pleasantly surprised.
Watching this film is a roller coaster ride, with the same weekend told from the viewpoint of various different characters in the film. Whether it is Ronna and her first attempt at drug dealing, the exploits of Simon (who makes a surprisingly good transition from the school yard of Grange Hill) and his friends in Las Vegas or the story behind Adam & Zack, and why they really went to Ronna in the first place.
All three storylines culminate into a believable ending and everything is brilliantly crafted together by director Doug Lyman (Swingers). Overall if you enjoy hip films featuring a young and vibrant cast then 'Go' see this film (credit to box for that pun).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just can't understand why I hadn't ever heard of this film before. It definately is similar to Pulp Fiction in many ways, but is certainly not just a rip off. The way all the loose ends are tied up is great, and it impossible to see what is coming. When you watch it for a second or third time it doesn't lose it appeal, especially when you can see other people totally guessing the plot all wrong! Excellent film.
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Clever, hip and very stylish
In choosing a story structure which is similar to "Pulp Fiction", Doug Liman's film has been unfairly compared to Tarantino's work. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2001 by nick4real@aol.com
My favourite film of the 90s
Go is the greatest, a chic mix of black comedy and intense drama - it'll have you on the edge of your seat throughout.
PLUS the soundtrack is wicked!
PLUS the soundtrack is wicked!
Published on 29 Oct 2001
The most under rated film of the decade
This has got to be one of the best films that I have ever seen. 'Go' is a fresh, original film, that has great support from a young talented cast. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2001
Just GO...and buy this film
I missed the opportunity to see this at the cinema, so the wait for the video was long...and i was far from dissappointed. Where is Desmond Askew now??? Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2001
A typical 24 hours in LA
This movie is absolutely brilliant. I would say its layout is original if it werent for Pulp Fiction, which it gets compared to constantly. I suppose its a soft-core Pulp Fiction! Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2001 by sticky_wicked@hotmail.com
great film, poor extras.
I love the film, it's just as entertaining on the small screen as it was on the big - but the extra features on this DVD are disappointing, somewhat boring. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2001
Refreshingly different
This film drew me into its little world right from the start. It had a refreshingly new way of delivering a story to the viewer, it kept me interested from start to... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2001
Intriguing from start to finish
I saw the trailer. So then I saw the movie. It is definetly up there in my top movies of all time, just managing to rival American Beauty. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2001
Great, fast-paced, witty and a great DVD
Great film! Very cleverly done and the characters are superb. Desmond Askew (ex-Grange Hill) is awesome. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2001 by James
Rag Bag ensembles conjours up some Magic
The first thing you will notice about this film is its lack of star power. Only Katie Holmes stands out as recognisable face. However don't let that put you off. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2001
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