Ricochet

Substantial, atmospheric, a lure to lovers of mystery novels, though one undermined in the end by its predictable plot contortions.

It's a dead bore, weighed down by bad writing and a plodding performance by Mr. Corbett, who is to film noir what saltpeter is to sexual attraction.

Sandra Brown's Ricochet is simply dreadful.

Sandra Brown's Ricochet, is just awful, despite its fine literary pedigree and a cast that includes John Corbett, Gary Cole and Julie Benz.