Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (2000)

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A Hollywood film executive gets blackmailed by a derelict who uses some damaging information to move into his house and take over his perfect life for himself.

Film Overview
"Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" is a film that premiered on the Fox network in 2000. It is based on a book by Max Allan Collins and has elements of both adventure and suspense. The film, directed by Jason Priestley, stars Nicholas Lea, Holt McCallany, and Jennifer Blanc.

Plot Summary
The movie centers around the lives of 2 siblings: Dustin Rhodes (played by Nicholas Lea) and Dwayne Rhodes (played by Holt McCallany). The Rhodes are not normal siblings however are a pair of profession lawbreakers moving from one job to another. Dustin is a responsible and mindful hooligan while Dwayne is impulsive and reckless. The duo lastly winds up in Paradise, a small and quiet town, after a botched bank break-in. Here, they choose to lay low until the heat subsides, but Dwayne's impulsive nature leads him to start an unsafe path.

Story Evolution
On getting here in Paradise, Dustin meets an enthusiastic realty agent, Loria (Jennifer Blanc), and triggers fly between the 2, leading Dustin to reassess his criminal lifestyle. On the other hand, Dwayne's recklessness brings unwanted attention to the siblings. He starts an affair with a wife, resulting in dreadful repercussions when her spouse kills himself.

Turning Point & Climax
Their thoroughly laid plans to live a tranquil life go awry as Dwayne's careless actions lead Paradise's amiable sheriff to their doorstep. He finds their criminal history and insists they leave town. Instead, Dwayne fires at the sheriff, killing him immediately.

The local citizens, initially unconcerned to the bros' past, are surprised and baffled, switching on each other due to fear and suspicion. As paranoia seizes the small town, the culprits stay totally free, intensifying the tension between the residents of Paradise.

Resolution
In the end, Loria's aspirations result in her exposing the culprits to safeguard her prospering property company. In a climax full of thriller and heart-stopping minutes, Dustin and Dwayne take on versus the townfolk. Defying his sibling, Dustin chooses to surrender however, in an awful turn of occasions, is shot by the worried and irate townspeople.

Overall View
"Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" is a movie filled with thriller and adventure. The story does a commendous job of depicting the escalation of tension in a town. The characters are well established and play an essential function in driving the plot. Nevertheless, some critics believe the film could have explored Dustin's improvement more exceptionally. Irrespective of the criticism, the film makes for an appealing watch, thanks to its well-paced story, engaging efficiencies, and Jason Priestley's crisp direction.

Top Cast

  • Nicholas Lea (small)
    Nicholas Lea
    Dustin Yarma
  • Holt McCallany (small)
    Holt McCallany
    Minnow
  • Kari Wuhrer (small)
    Kari Wuhrer
    Darcy Davis
  • Jennifer Blanc (small)
    Jennifer Blanc
    Sage
  • Philip Casnoff (small)
    Philip Casnoff
    Mackey, Dustin's Boss
  • Jason Priestley (small)
    Jason Priestley
    Jarred
  • Jodi Lea Webster
    Tara
  • Timothy Omundson (small)
    Timothy Omundson
    Silvio
  • Craig Thomas (small)
    Craig Thomas
    Andrew
  • Lisa Arturo (small)
    Lisa Arturo
    Wendy
  • Kristin Bauer van Straten (small)
    Kristin Bauer van Straten
    Katy Scott