Police detective is searching for a runaway teenager as a favor to a friend. During his search, he accidentally stumbles into a hideout for a gang of bizarre criminals preparing for a major bank robbery.
The gang takes him hostage, leaving him under the watch of , the ringleader’s girlfriend. As they wait, a psychological power struggle unfolds among the group, characterized by shifting loyalties and a mutual interest in music between Jack and Erin. ⚠️ Content Guide Rating: Rated R for violence, language, and sexuality. No Good Deed (2002)
Others found the mix of black comedy and psychodrama messy or poorly paced. Police detective is searching for a runaway teenager
Moderate; includes psychological abuse and threats from a violent "psychopath" character. Sexuality: Contains partial nudity and one sex scene. Profanity: Includes uses of the "F-word" and a racist slur. ⭐ Critical Reception As they wait, a psychological power struggle unfolds
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Reviewers like Roger Ebert noted the film's "noir origins" and praised the chemistry in the unusual cello/piano scene between the leads.