Brilliantly crafted neo-noir. The plot is tight and the Wachowskis sustain fantastic tension over the entire final hour, after a steamy setup which has a gang moll (Jennifer Tilly) seduce a general contractor (Gina Gershon) working in the apartment next door. I love how daring the film was at the time for the lesbian relationship, and yet how simply it was shown, just as two people who fall hard for each other. Oh, and then hatch a plan to steal a couple of million dollars from the mob, via the moll's boyfriend (Joe Pantoliano), with the intention to pin it on him. The twists and turns which follow are highly entertaining, albeit violent at times. There are some nice visual and auditory effects employed, and Pantoliano in particular turns in an excellent performance. Tilly is the weak link in an otherwise fine cast, just a little too airy and removed in her vocalization for my taste. She and Gershon have excellent chemistry, however, and both of them add an individual touch to their characters. Highly recommended.