646f9e108c A seedy nightclub owner recruits eight violent gangsters for an elaborate heist, but when they all begin to compare notes, they find they&#39;re pawns in a dangerous game of doublecross. A crafty nightclub owner (Jack) brings together a group of small time hoods and teams them up in unusual pairs (black man and white racist, Ivy Leaguer and simpleton) for a set of multiple heists which turn out to be an elaborate double cross against a notorious gangster (Dominic). During an extended standoff in a nightclub between Jack and his band of thieves and Dominic&#39;s henchman, the hoods discover why Jack brought them all together for what amounts to a suicidal mission. The Immortals is a true masterpiece of suspense and drama. With a powerful cast do eight strangers plus Jack come to life, and through their struggle to survive their fate do they hold our heart in their hands. And the storyline is a sweet symphony that wastes no time sweeping us off our feet and stealing our breath away, andthe story spirals to its climax does it hold us spellbound, captivated by the bonds that form and the fight for life over death. And in the end does humanity give light to this intense movie, and do we remember a powerful roller-coaster ride that pulls us down into characters to be unforgotten. I just saw this film for the first time (Feb 07). I bought it for a buck on VHS. I&#39;d never heard of it and realized the cast was a definite B-level cast at best, but I thought, what the heck? Just a buck.<br/><br/>I was pleasantly surprised. It&#39;s definitely no great film, but I actually enjoyed it. Sure, it&#39;s cheesy here and there, and it would&#39;ve benefited from better direction. But I&#39;d call it a hidden gem for any crime film fan to find.<br/><br/>An original, if bizarre, premise leads to some left-field drama and several genuinely funny moments. It&#39;s simply one of those late-night pleasures.
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