Natural Born Killers

Much has been said and written about this controversial film about mass murderers and mass media. From a Quentin Tarantino story and directed by Oliver Stone, Natural Born Killers traces the story of Mickey and Mallory and their cross country killing spree. As the carnage continues, their love grows, as does the public's interest as fed by a story hungry media. This is the general premise. Underneath the basic story are messages concerning America's fascination with homicidals and the questionable actions of the press to exploit them. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis are superb in the starring roles and you will not soon forget their performances from this one. Tommy Lee Jones and Tom Sizemore are excellent as deranged prison system administrators and Robert Downey Jr. damn near steals the show in his telejournalist role. Beware, this is one seriously violent and disturbing film but it ranks up their as one of Stone's greatest accomplishments. I will admit not liking it much when it was first released but this had more to do with the casting of Lewis in the female lead as I thought it was too close on the heels of KALIFORNIA. On subsequent viewing I can't imagine anybody else in the role. On a side note, if you get the chance to catch Juliette and her band don't miss her....she kicks some serious ass on stage...just like she does in this flick!