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Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

"Sea of Love" What can I say, it has Al Pacino and John Goodman in a movie with Ellen Barkin and Michael Rooker. It's as if the people who cast the film wanted nothing more than the creation of an easy link when they played Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.Brando was in "The Godfather" with Pacino who was in "Sea of Love" with Barkin who was in "Diner" with Kevin Bacon.Robert Downey Jr was in "Iron Man" with Jeff Bridges who played the Dude along side John Goodman who was in "Sea of Love" with Rooker who was in "JFK" with Kevin Bacon.It is kind of what the movie does best, gives you those links that lets you work around the over used movies like "A Few Good Men." Going through "Diner" is a lot more satisfying than going through "JFK," but sometimes you are just there and might as well take it.Wait, what does all of this have to do with the movie? What do 90s drinking games have to do with Sea of Love? Absolutely nothing, it was just space filler."Sea of Love" is not a bad movie...but it is one that you have seen before. "Jennifer 8" is the same style but with a cooler ambiance. "The Ambulance" is the same sort of movie with a stranger plot.Unless you are a die hard Pacino fan...and who isn't?...you probably came across this movie on WGN at noon on a Sunday.Sunday Manatee is "Sea of Love" with Al Pacino...because you aren't watching cable so we can't afford to give you something premium.It's that type of flick and nothing more and nothing less.

Along similar lines to 'Basic Instinct', this earlier crime drama involves a detective who enters into a sexual relationship with a woman who may or may not be a serial killer responsible for murdering a string of lonely men who have placed ads in the personals section. Where 'Sea of Love' differs from 'Basic Instinct' though is that it is not first and foremost a thriller. Lead actor Al Pacino has a well written character: lonely, full of anxiety and bitter over his wife leaving him for a fellow detective, and an interesting dynamic arises as a result. Pacino is not just pretending to be lonely and desperate when he goes undercover and places an ad to entice the murderess - he really, truly is. Ellen Barkin gets nicely well-rounded character too. Yes, she could be a killer and certain clues certainly point that way, but she also seems just as fragile as a lonely single mother, torn between doing the best for her daughter and securing her own happiness. With so much attention dedicated to the characters, the film admittedly missteps sometimes when in thriller mode. The twist, while clever, comes off as rather randomly written. The film also has a hard time maintaining suspense as Pacino becomes increasing convinced that Barkin is not the killer. That said, 'Sea of Love' is still engaging right up to its final frame. All concerned are good in form, with nice, understated supporting turns from Richard Jenkins and John Goodman. The latter in particular offers a decent dose of comic relief, which in turn prevents the film from getting bogged down in its gritty subject matter.

When the ducks all line up and they start the quacking, it is worthy to take note of the event. That is this movie. Good acting, filming, directing and scenes plus a decent story take us on a nice entertainment tour of quality viewing. Pacino plays a good cop role, making us believe he is a cop but then again, he enjoys his work. His job is to convince you of everything that is happening is real and he does that quite well. So does his co-star too. Interesting to be in on a police sting operation and watch how anyone can be set-up, recorded and if guilty, get themselves in hot water too. Of course today, people are recording and filming everyone everywhere and without their knowledge. This is a movie that you will watch again so invest in it to own. Recommend a tasty snack and drink and pay attention because it is worth it. No cell phones, texting or bathroom runs. Sit still and watch

I wouldn't rank this among Pacino's best, nor will I remember it for years to come, like I would other Pacino movies, but for a sexy thriller it does the job. This movie does a good job at keeping you out of the loop, when it comes to the culprit. You're never fully sure what is behind Ellen Barkin's mysterious character, but you can't help but keep watching. Al Pacino plays somewhat of an alcoholic who becomes more and more infatuated with Ellen Barkin as the movie goes along. Let's face it. Pacino can play cards for an hour, and he'll grab your attention. Thankfully, he doesn't phone it in here, and goes full in. I especially liked the scene where he is undercover, interviewing woman at a restaurant to try and find the killer. He was fantastic here, but that shouldn't be any surprise. His chemistry with Barkin was pretty good as well. I touched on Ellen Barkin briefly at the beginning of the review, but I can't understate her great performance, or her enormous sex appeal. Some of her steamy scenes with Al Pacino had me in awe. It was pretty hot stuff. John Goodman is quite good as Pacino's friend, whilst Michael Rooker makes a memorable appearance at the end. I did think the ending was a bit subdued, and it does tend to drag at places in the middle, but overall, I dug it. I recommend it. P.S. Keep on the lookout for Samuel L. Jackson!7/10