dir Bill Bennett - There is something extremely likable about this dark and quirky dramatic thriller, which has much to do with the two leads, Frances O'Conner and Matt Day (who both also starred in Love and Other Catastrophes). Filmmaker Bill Bennett begins the film with a powerful opening scene and a Dylan Thomas quotes. Kiss or Kill is a tale of two grifters, Nikki (O'Conner) and Al (Day), who make their living by doping and robbing married businessmen that Nikki picks up in bars. But when their latest mark accidentally dies, they take to the road with an incriminating sex tape of a local sports celebrity, Zipper Doyle (Barry Langrishe), that they found in the dead man's briefcase. When folks on their trail start ending up dead, each begins to suspect the other. They find themselves not only on the run from the two detectives and Doyle, but also from their growing suspicions. The film has something to say about how much we really know our lovers and about the nature of trust. The loose documentary style is a double-edged sword, allowing for a carefree immediacy and yet keeping us distant from the emotional core of the characters. Still, the performances are lovely, the odd characters engaging and the filmmaking interesting. And there is a scene between two detectives (Chris Haywood and Andrew S. Gilbert) worth the price of admission all by itself! Starring Frances O'Conner, Matt Day, Chris Haywood and Barry Otto. (Australia 1996) 96 min Restricted violence. Home | March Calendar | April Calendar | Cinema Info | Advertisers