Perdita Durango

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  • R
  • 1999
  • 2 hr 9 min
  • 6.3  (10,072)

Perdita Durango is a crime thriller flick that follows the journey of a devilishly twisted couple who engage in a series of heinous crimes throughout the course of the film. The movie boasts of an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Javier Bardem, Rosie Perez, James Gandolfini, Harley Cross, and Aimee Graham. Bardem plays the charismatic Romeo Dolorosa, a notorious criminal who, along with his sassy and equally diabolical girlfriend, Perdita Durango (Perez), kidnaps a couple to harvest their adrenal gland. As the couple squirm in pain, Romeo and Perdita perform a ritualistic African sex ceremony, integrating the glands into the ceremony. The scene showcases the couple's perverse nature and makes it clear that this is not a movie for the faint-hearted.

The story moves forward as the couple arrives in Mexico with the intention of trafficking cocaine. Harley Cross plays the role of a nerdy, unsuspecting college student, Duane, who Perdita and Romeo enlist to be a drug mule. In exchange for smuggling the drugs, Romeo promises to help him win back his estranged girlfriend.

As Duane boards a plane with their merchandise, the couple heads out to fulfill their next mission, robbing a bank. But things quickly spiral out of control when they realize that the bank is not only guarded by cops but also a group of nuns, whom the couple takes hostage along with the bank customers.

Being a crime thriller, the movie offers enough violence and gore in the form of ruthlessly executed murders and shocking acts of brutality carried out by the couple. The audience is treated to some of the most twisted and perversely entertaining scenes seen in cinema, which are sure to leave a lasting impression on them.

Apart from the central characters, the movie features a remarkable performance by James Gandolfini, who plays the role of a crooked DEA agent who is pursuing Romeo and Perdita. Aimee Graham, on the other hand, plays the role of Duane's girlfriend, who has to face the consequences of her boyfriend's association with Romeo and Perdita.

The film is punctuated with elements of dark humor, which complements the outlandish nature of the story. The characters themselves are unapologetic and never thought twice before carrying out the crimes that they did, making for a riveting watch.

Overall, Perdita Durango is a movie that is not for the faint-hearted, and audiences looking for a conventional thriller may not enjoy it. However, those who enjoy movies with a flair for the peculiar are likely to appreciate the film's boldness and unrelenting entertainment value. The film's unique setting, memorable characters, and over-the-top action sequences make it an experience that is hard to forget. So, if you're looking for a movie that's both thrilling and unconventional, Perdita Durango is the one for you.

Perdita Durango is a 1999 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.

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  • Release Date
    1999
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    2 hr 9 min
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (10,072)