Popcorn Reviews With Cybèle: Out of Site 

By Cybèle Elaine Werts  
CybeleW@aol.com

Popcorn Kernel Rating (four possible): 3.75 kernels for dramatic and romantic tension.

Thanks to years of Hollywood, the image of bank robber or catburgler as gentleman is a familiar one. Thus Jack Foley (George Clooney) is one such man. Good looking to the point of distraction, charming, and possessing a voice of burnt umber. Yes, this is a man that any equally good looking federal marshal Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez) would find attractive. Of course she likes the bad boys, and is equally tough herself. If this couple had been played by any other two actors, the movie would not have half the zest it does. Out Of Site is basically a road movie, with Foley escaping from prison and off to his final big crime and Sisco charging after. Her voice is equally as deep and honeyed, and together they burn a long trail through a series of mishaps, chances, and near misses.

Lopez is particularly strong as the soft-spoken marshall who doesn’t take any guff from the long series of sleazebags hitting on her. She kicks ass. It was worth it all just to see her whip out that nightstick and whack the rapist sleezebag in the head. If the plot were the draw, I wouldn’t have bothered to watch. But these two made this movie come alive. A pleasure from end to end.

Suggested Gustatory Accompaniment: Champlain Valley Chocolates Vanilla Caramels for a smooth deep flavor that matches their voices.

Copyright 2000