Roger Ebert Called the End of This Forgotten, New-to Paramount+ Charlize Theron Neo-Noir Thriller “Ingenious”

In the mid-'90s, Quentin Tarantino redefined the crime genre with an eclectic mix of colorful characters, shocking violence, and hip dialogue with Pulp Fiction. As a result, major Hollywood studios were eager to cash in on dark but whimsical ensemble pictures, hoping to turn Tarantino’s formula into a recipe for success both financially and culturally. John Herzfeld’s 2 Days in the Valley was one of those films that tried to capitalize on the new cinematic craze, with mixed results.