David Caruso did a solid job leading this film and going up against an unhinged Nic Cage. I definitely don't think Caruso deserved a "Razzie" nomination for this performance.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 8, 2024

I greatly enjoyed this crime thriller despite some heavy elements and moments. Nic Cage is insane per usual but the rest of the cast did a solid job as well.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 8, 2024

Both versions qualify as high-toned hackwork fitfully redeemed by a good story and some incidental pleasures involving the casting and camera work.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jun 7, 2022

Most effective are the authentic New York settings.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Mar 14, 2022

Unfortunately, Barbet Schroeder's Kiss of Death is not just bad; it's confusing.

| Jan 8, 2022

There's little doubt that Kiss of Death fares best in its opening stretch...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 7, 2018

| Original Score: A | Sep 7, 2011

What's most effective about the new Kiss of Death is Tucci's marvelously slimy prosecutor.

| Sep 19, 2008

Classy film noir, as you would expect from a team including director Barbet Schroeder, writer Richard Price, and Nicolas Cage...

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Sep 19, 2008

A crackling thriller that feels unusually attuned to its lowlife characters.

| Sep 19, 2008

Gutsy dialogue, atmospheric direction, lots of night scenes and an uninhibited take on the source material.

| Sep 19, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 22, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 13, 2005

An interesting noirlike crime drama propelled by Cage's eccentric performance

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 8, 2005

Cage and Caruso strike sparks in this riveting piece of pulp fiction, but it's that first Kiss you'll remember.

Full Review | Mar 7, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 0/5 | Nov 2, 2004

Violent crime tale which Caruso hoped would make him a movie star. It didn't.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 16, 2004

The real mystery is why Caruso left NYPD Blue.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 17, 2004

Atmospheric yet ultimately hollow exercise in tedium.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 13, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | May 28, 2003