Went out over the weekend to see “Premonition” starring Sandra Bullock and saw a number of previews. Usually I watch the previews with an attentive eye, but I have to admit many of the upcoming films looked “sluggish”. However when the seductive Jolene Blalock strutted on screen and detonated a weapon of mass seduction, I was ready to declare a preemptive strike.

“Slow Burn” stars Ray Liotta, L.L. Cool J as well as the aforementioned Jolene Blalock in what appears to be a story of drugs, sex, corruption and violence. Apparently the district attorney (Liotta) and his assistant (Blalock) are on the tail of a drug lord (Cool J.), but all the evidence isn’t adding up. Throw in a mysterious murder involving the seductive assistant district attorney, a malevolent love triangle and a cryptic stranger and you have, quite possibly, a reason to leave the house this week.

Although this movie was filmed in 2003, it went through a sort of studio stagnation and never saw the light of day. “Slow Burn” is definitely a good title for this film seeing as though it has been released slowly like gas in a crowded elevator (Toronto Sept.2005, France April 2006, Kuwait Dec. 2006 etc.). Either way director Wayne Beach may have a hit on his hands when the movie enjoys a limited release April 13th (yes, in the U.S.).

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