3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)

Introduction
The 2001 American action-adventure crime film, "3000 Miles to Graceland", directed by Demian Lichtenstein, fixates a group of ex-convicts who plan a major break-in at a Las Vegas gambling establishment. The movie stars Kevin Costner and Kurt Russel in the lead functions, supported by Courteney Cox, Christian Slater, Kevin Pollak, David Arquette, and Bokeem Woodbine.

Plot
The film begins with a group of lawbreakers dressing up as Elvis impersonators - Murphy (Kevin Costner), Michael (Kurt Russell), Gus (David Arquette), Hanson (Christian Slater), and Franklin (Bokeem Woodbine). Their strategy is to rob the Riviera Casino during the International Elvis Week, where all eyes are concentrated on the Elvis impersonators, providing a best cover. The heist at first goes as prepared, but an unforeseen firefight leads to the death of 2 gang members, Franklin and Hanson.

Murphy, the most harsh of the members, tries to silence Michael and Gus. However, Michael outsmarts Murphy and leaves him for dead while leaving with the money. Now on the run from the law and Murphy, Michael suddenly befriends a woman named Cybil Waingrow (Courteney Cox) and her kid Jesse. Cybil ends up being somewhat of a con-artist herself, and she takes their loot while they are distracted.

Continued Pursuit
On the other hand, it's exposed that Murphy wasn't dead. He begins searching down Michael to obtain the stolen money. He captures Michael and Jesse and needs Cybil return the loot. What follows is a fight of wits and gunfights as Michael and Cybil need to outmaneuver and outlast Murphy.

As the story unfolds, Michael begins to form a fatherly bond with Jesse. This causes him reevaluating his life choices and weighing whether the taken money deserves such violence and danger.

Conclusion
In the end, both Cybil and Murphy fulfill awful fates, forcing Michael to face his past and secure Jesse's future. The film concludes with Michael, having actually left his life of criminal activity, utilizing a part of his stolen cash to begin a new life with Jesse.

Total Reception
"3000 Miles to Graceland" uses a mix of action and experience with components of humor and darkness. This movie wasn't especially applauded by critics, who mainly saw it as a rather forgettable action flick. However, its fast-paced storyline, combined with an appealing principle and a star-studded cast, has made it a cult classic among some audiences. It is particularly kept in mind for its trendy action sequences and an especially atrocious efficiency from Costner. Russell and Cox also offer strong efficiencies, with the relationship between their characters adding an unanticipated psychological core to the high-stakes heist story. Despite the mixed reception, it's indisputable that "3000 Miles to Graceland" provides a thrilling, Vegas-style take on the break-in category.

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