High Heels and Low Lifes (2001)

It's Quirky & Odd, but it's also Very Funny! I love when they steal the Guys own Gun Collection & Shoot the Hell of His Home, which He had it coming! That look the other Bad Guy gave Him when He pulls out the Last Gun that was left on the shelf, a Derringer! The Argument with the Cow Farmer! "I don't need a sign!" Trying to Shooo the Cows away! Their not Cats, so that really won't work. Then stealing His Truck when Her Car is destroyed. "You can't have Two Bad Cops, it doesn't work." I say it does! Then buying a Truck Load of Equipment for the Hospital! I also like that the Setting is in England. As a Buddy Flick these two pull that off as well.

The first time I watched High Heels and Low Lifes it was on TV late, somewhat around 1 or 2 in the morning during the week. Having never heard of it before and not expecting anything, I kept watching it and ended up surprised. Sure, the story is a bit thin and there are no well known actors in it, but this movie simply works. In it's best moments, the chemistry between the two leading actresses works really well and is enjoyable to watch, plus the rest of the cast (especially the police) adds charm as well. It's just the right film to watch when it rains outside and you don't want any thrilling rides or deep plots but want smile or even laugh sometimes and just have a good time.

This movie is a no-thinker, be entertained movie. No messy sub-plots to try and unravel, no multiple-characters that look the same, and no crumby ending. This movie works for me because the characters are distinctive. The cops have those looks that are rememberable, not because of pretty-boy looks. Sit down, drink a brewsky, and enjoy the show. Maybe Driver and Mccormack can do a movie with Sandra Bullock. Gracie Lou Hart meets the GANGSTA GIRLS. Sometimes I just have to watch something with a little bit of Charlie's Angels (the series) where I get to watch without thinking EVEN IF IT IS HOKEY AS HELL! The movie is very entertaining with a good ending. The older I get the less I care for some downer ending. This is a no-thinker, entertainer movie.

I saw this movie in Blockbuster and wasn't sure enough ... vague blurbs ... to rent it. I caught it on cable, and I enjoyed it. The movie as you know is about a pair of women (one an American) with blah lives who find out about a robbery and decide to blackmail to crooks (slags?) to get some of the loot. The comparision to "Snatch" is somewhat legitimate because it doesn't take itself seriously, each character is played to comic effect, and it has its violent moments. All the same, it isn't as violent or profane as some "Snatch" type movies ... it restrains itself, and that's good ... the lightness of the movie makes it enjoyable fare. The leads, including Minnie Driver in a nice role, are good ... as is on the whole the writing and all that other stuff. Nice English effort. You might not like this sort of thing ... it's not rocket science ... but I don't know why anyone would call it "horrible," either.