At the center of the storm is . She isn’t a victim of circumstance or a woman driven by a tragic past; she is a shark in human skin. After stealing nearly a million dollars from her husband (Bill Pullman), she hides out in a small town, not to lay low, but to scout her next move.
Usually, in noir, the protagonist finds redemption in a quiet town. Bridget finds prey . She looks at the "nice guys" of rural America (like Peter Berg’s character) and sees nothing but leverage. At the center of the storm is
Most movies feel the need to give their villains a "save the cat" moment or a flicker of regret. The Last Seduction refuses to do that. Bridget stays true to her selfish, brilliant self until the final frame. Usually, in noir, the protagonist finds redemption in