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This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

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Pulp fiction writer Jim Thompson's novels have been adapted into noirish movies such as The Grifters and this one, directed by Michael Oblowitz. This unusual dark tragedy is narrated by Marty (Billy Zane), a successful investigative reporter who is unhappy with his shy and sick wife. As children, Marty and his twin sister Carol (Gina Gershon) saw their father and his mistress murdered in their home. Their mother (Rue McClanahan) took the children on the road, and they had a tumultuous childhood

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama

MGM

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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (4)

Elegantly stylish, intensely erotic, and slightly perverse, this rendition of Thomson's pulp novel is an art movie that's likely to divide sharply film critics and audiences--go for the ride.

January 8, 2007 Comment
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Audience Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks

(1997 Director: Michael Oblowitz) I enjoyed this movie, though admittedly it was a little difficult to watch two incredibly gorgeous twins (one female, one male) living off their looks in less than moral ways. Oddly enough gorgeous Billy Zane's character met misfortune from his legitimate undercover career, causing

July 17, 2010
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Teresa S

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amazingly intense acting , sadism and violence I enjoyed it... never knew what to expect.

April 1, 2011

    1. Marty Lakewood: There aren't enough tears for all this sorrow.
    – Submitted by Michael O (7 months ago)

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